Description
This No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Pie is a decadent and creamy dessert that combines a crunchy graham cracker crust with a luscious peanut butter and cream cheese filling, swirled with rich melted chocolate. Perfect for a quick and easy treat that requires no baking, this pie is ideal for gatherings or whenever you crave a sweet, peanut butter-chocolate delight.
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
Chocolate Swirl
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp butter (for the chocolate swirl)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until fully combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish to form an even crust layer. Place the crust in the refrigerator to chill and set for 15-20 minutes.
- Make the peanut butter filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the peanut butter, softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. This means the cream holds firm peaks when the beaters are lifted.
- Combine whipped cream with filling: Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture carefully to maintain the airy texture, until fully combined and smooth.
- Assemble the pie: Spread the peanut butter filling evenly over the chilled graham cracker crust, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
- Make the chocolate swirl: In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips and butter together. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each, until the mixture is completely smooth. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer in a swirl pattern and use a knife or skewer to create decorative swirls throughout the filling.
- Chill to set: Refrigerate the assembled pie for at least 4 hours, or until the filling is set and firm.
- Serve: Once set, slice the pie and serve chilled. Enjoy your rich and creamy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Pie!
Notes
- You can use either creamy or chunky peanut butter based on your texture preference.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother filling.
- If you don’t have a microwave, melt the chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method).
- This pie should be stored refrigerated and is best enjoyed within 3 days.
- For a firmer crust, you can add a little more melted butter when mixing the graham cracker crumbs.
