Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this Frozen Peanut Butter Pie Recipe—a delightful no-bake dessert that combines a rich peanut butter filling with a crunchy pretzel crust and a luscious chocolate topping. Perfect for any occasion, this pie is not only easy to prepare but also promises to be a showstopper at family gatherings or casual get-togethers. With its combination of sweet and salty flavors, this treat will leave everyone asking for seconds. Serve chilled and watch as it becomes a favorite among kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cup chocolate cookie crumbs (or graham cracker crumbs)
- 1/2 cup pretzel crumbs
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 1 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream (separated)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup pretzels (chopped)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter cups
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs, pretzel crumbs, melted butter, and dark brown sugar. Press into a 9-inch pie dish and bake for 8 minutes. Let cool completely.
- In another bowl, beat together cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract while mixing. Whip 1 cup of heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold into the peanut butter mixture.
- Spoon the filling into the cooled crust and freeze for at least 2 hours or until firm.
- For the topping, melt semi-sweet chocolate chips with heavy whipping cream over low heat until smooth, then pour over the pie. Top with chopped pretzels and peanut butter cups.
- Slice and serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg