Name: Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese (softened); 1 cup creamy peanut butter; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 cup milk; 1 cup cream, beat until stiff ((or 8 ounces Cool Whip topping, if that's how you roll)); 1 prepared chocolate crust ((or a homemade chocolate crust) ); Hershey's chocolate bar for garnish (optional)

Chocolate peanut butter pieis the ultimate treat for anyone who loves rich, creamy desserts with just the right balance of sweet and salty. This easy recipe comes together quickly and will have everyone asking for seconds!

Creamy and chock-full of peanut butter, this No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie has a chocolate crust and chocolate shavings on top to finish things off with perfection!

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again… I don’t know if there’s a more heavenly flavor combination thanchocolate and peanut butter. This no bake peanut butter pie recipe tones down both flavors a bit, but not tragically so. The cream cheese and peanut butter pie fillingis creamy and nutty, without being over the top,and chocolate comes into play with amild chocolate pie crust and pretty chocolateshavingsas garnish.

This is a dessert that will impress crowds and parties — but between you and me, it’s so, so, so simple to make. It’sa no-bake pie, so you don’t have to worry about it cooking or rising flawlessly. All you do is mix up a few ingredients and add them to your pie crust in two pretty layers, before letting itset in the freezer.See? Could NOT be easier!

The sweet tooth afflicted in your family will declare you the day’s hero next time you make thisno-bake chocolate peanut butter pie.

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Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

No-Bake Simplicity:Skip the oven—this pie comes together effortlessly in the fridge.I like to put together this pie on busy days or when the weather is warm and I don’t want to heat up the kitchen.
Easy Ingredient Mix: This is one of the easiest pies that tastes heavenly! Peanut butter and simple pantry staples make prep a breeze. You’lllikely have most ingredients on handturning this from a potential shopping expedition into an impromptu dessert adventure.
Make-Ahead Magic: Freezes perfectly,so you can prepare days beforeyour event or gathering. This means less last-minute stress and more time enjoying your company, with a delicious dessert already waiting in the wings.
Perfect Texture:The chocolate cookie crust pairs perfectly with the smooth filling. The slight crunch of the crust balances the creamy layers beautifully.

🥧 Easy pie recipes are such a fun addition to warmer months — although I can’t resist a yummyno-bake chocolate pieanytime of year!

Recipe Ingredients

Cream cheese
Creamy peanut butter
Powdered sugar
Milk
Cream or Cool Whip
Chocolate cookie crust —store bought ormake an easy cookie crust
Hershey’s chocolate bar –for garnish

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.

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How to Make No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

This couldn’t be easier! You are going to get most of the ingredients (but not the cream or Cool Whip) and beat them together.
Then fold in the cream or Cool Whip and add it to your pie crust.
Garnish with shaved or grated chocolate.
The hardest part is letting it chill which gives the pie time to thicken. Enjoy cold!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use natural peanut butter?

Natural peanut butter isn’t recommended for this recipe. Commercial brands like Skippy or Jif provide a smoother, more consistent texture that prevents separation and ensures your pie filling remains creamy and stable. Natural peanut butter tends to be more liquid and can make the filling runny or grainy.

Can you make peanut butter pie without cream cheese?

You can, although the consistency might be a little different. I’d recommend using plain Greek yogurt in place of cream cheese if you prefer not to use it.

Could you make this into pie jars?

Individual pie jars are such a great idea! To make chocolate peanut butter pie into jars, instead of using a chocolate pie crust, you can remove the cream from Oreo’s and crumble the cookies into a fine powder. Press a quarter-inch layer of the crumbled cookies into the bottom of Mason jars before filling them with the peanut butter mixture and topping them off with whipped cream and shaved chocolate.

Can I make this pie gluten-free?

Absolutely! Simply swap the chocolate cookie crust for a gluten-free alternative. You can use gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies, gluten-free graham crackers, or even make a nut-based crust with ground almonds or pecans mixed with melted butter.

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Expert Tips

Cream Cheese Hack: Let cream cheese soften at room temperature for30 minutesbefore mixing to ensure a smooth, lump-free filling.Cold creamcheese creates stubborn lumpsthat can ruin the pie’s silky texture.
Chocolate Shaving Trick: Use a room-temperature chocolate bar and a vegetable peeler for themost beautiful, delicate chocolate curls. Slightly warm chocolate creates more elegant, wider curls that look professionally made.
Whipped Cream Pro: For the fluffiest topping,chill your mixing bowl and whisk before whipping heavy cream.Cold equipment helps the cream whip faster and hold its shape more effectively.
Serving Suggestion: Let the pie sit at room temperature for5-10 minutes before slicing for the cleanest cuts.This brief resting time helps the pie become just soft enough to slice beautifully.

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Storing and Freezing Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

This chocolate peanut butter pie is a freezer’s best friend, storing perfectly forup to 2 weekswhen wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or placed in an airtight container. Always keep the pie frozen until about5-10 minutesbefore serving to maintain its ideal texture and consistency.

For best results,store the pie flat to prevent any structural shifting,and avoid storing near strong-smelling foods that might impact its delicate flavor. When ready to serve,let the pie sit at room temperaturebriefly to soften just enough for easy slicing, butnot so long that it loses its shape.

My Favorite No Bake Desserts You Should Try

If you’re looking to satisfy your sweet tooth without turning on the oven, I’ve got a lineup of no-bake treats that are about to become your new obsessions.

TheHealthy No-Bake Cheesecakeis a creamy dream that proves guilt-free can be absolutely delicious.
If chocolate is calling your name, theEasy Chocolate Lasagnalayers pure indulgence with every heavenly bite.
For peanut butter lovers, theNo Bake Peanut Butter Barsare a quick fix of sweet, nutty perfection that’ll have everyone begging for seconds.