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Ultimate No Bake Peanut Butter Pie

July 3, 2013 by bblondie 52 Comments

Ultimate No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie - The easiest & most delicious no-bake pie made with layers of peanut butter mousse, chocolate and roasted peanuts! | ButtercreamBlondie.com

Who wants a slice?  If you’re a fan of all things peanut butter, easy desserts, and not turning your oven on, you’ve come to the right place!  You asked for some no bake desserts and with temperatures continuing to climb and no relief in sight, give your oven a rest and say hello to your new best friend.  This ultimate no bake peanut butter pie is one of my most requested desserts and it’s no hard to see why.  Layers upon layers of flavor and texture make this simple dessert pop and always have everyone going back for more!

I couldn’t wait to share this one with you because it used to be on one of my restaurant menus and I’ve been waiting for just the right time to roll it out here.  I made some very minor tweaks to my original creation to make it completely bake-less and it’s even better than I remember!  With a graham cracker crust covered in milk chocolate, honey roasted peanuts, peanut butter mousse and dark chocolate glaze, how could it not be?

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Okay, so you start out making a simple graham cracker crust.  You want to make sure you really pack the crust into the pie pan and chill it at least an hour so it firms up.  You can also go buy a ready made pie crust if that makes your life easier – I won’t tell!  Once your shell is chilled, you pour a layer of melted milk chocolate on top.  Sprinkle on some honey roasted peanuts and pop it back in the fridge. Seriously, how good does it look already?!

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While that’s chilling, it’s time to make the star of the show – the peanut butter mousse.  So simple yet so decadent, just mix all ingredients together and gently fold in the whipped cream.  This is one of those times where you may have to remind yourself to put the spoon down before the filling disappears!  After you’ve done some quality control, pour the filling into the pie shell smoothing out the top with a spatula.  Once the pie is well chilled, finish it off with a drizzle of dark chocolate.  I used dark chocolate glaze because I happened to have some on hand, but you can also use chocolate sauce or melt some dark chocolate chips.  Accessorize it with some more honey roasted peanuts and I’m telling you, it sparkles!

Ultimate No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie - The easiest & most delicious no-bake pie made with layers of peanut butter mousse, chocolate and roasted peanuts! | ButtercreamBlondie.com

Once the pie has had time to chill, I suggest overnight, it’s time to slice into it.  At this point you basically have peanut butter bliss staring back at you!  The graham cracker crust holds together lovely and that layer of milk chocolate no only adds another layer of flavor, but also keeps the crust from getting soggy.  The honey roasted peanuts offer that crunch factor providing a perfect base for the silky peanut butter mousse.  The dark chocolate drizzle is the icing on the cake, cutting the sweetness beautifully just when needed, tying it all together.  It’s definitely decadent, yet somehow light at the same time.  I hope you all enjoy it and have a great holiday!

Ultimate No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie - The easiest & most delicious no-bake pie made with layers of peanut butter mousse, chocolate and roasted peanuts! | ButtercreamBlondie.com

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Ultimate No Bake Peanut Butter Pie

Ingredients

    Graham Cracker Crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar
  • 6 Tablespoons(3 ounces) unsalted butter, melted
  • Chocolate Crunch Layer
  • 4 ounces milk chocolate
  • 2.5 ounces(1/2 cup) honey roasted peanuts, rough chopped
  • Peanut Butter Filling
  • 13.5 ounces(1.5 cups) peanut butter
  • 12 ounces cream cheese
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Garnish
  • Dark chocolate glaze or sauce for drizzle
  • Additional 1/4 cup honey roasted peanuts, rough chopped

Instructions

    Graham Cracker Crust
  1. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter together.
  2. Press into 9" pie pan.
  3. Chill till firm. I'd give it a good hour.
  4. Chocolate Crunch Layer
  5. Melt milk chocolate in microwave in 30 second increments till melted.
  6. Spread evenly on chilled graham cracker crust. You want to do this fast so you don't mess up the crust.
  7. Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top of chocolate and refrigerate so chocolate can harden.
  8. Peanut Butter Filling
  9. Cream peanut butter and cream cheese till smooth slowly adding in 1 cup of the powdered sugar.
  10. Add vanilla extract and continue to mix till everything is combined. I used a hand mixer for this.
  11. In separate bowl, whip heavy cream with remaining half cup powdered sugar till stiff.
  12. Gently fold whipped cream into peanut butter mixture and pour mixture into pie plate smoothing the top with a spatula. Refrigerate.
  13. Garnish
  14. Drizzle melted dark chocolate or chocolate sauce or chocolate glaze over the top of the well chilled pie.
  15. Sprinkle with peanuts and a dollop of whipped cream.
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Comments

  1. Lisa says

    December 1, 2014 at 10:57 pm

    I am celiac and always have trouble buying or finding a dessert that is gluten free and tastes good. Just for fun I made the graham cracker crust with Kinnikinnick gluten free graham crackers. I think this is the happiest I have been in 7 years. Excluding a rare selection of restaurants in Toronto, NYC, Boston and Las Vegas this is probably the best dessert I have been able to have and thoroughly enjoy. I have made this on a minimum of 12 occasions and no one knew the crust was gluten free. I hope others who are celiac and gluten free are also able to enjoy this!

    Reply
  2. Chris @ Shared Appetite says

    August 28, 2014 at 9:10 am

    Oh man I shouldn’t have looked at this at 9am!!! Now I want this for breakfast, hahaha. It looks amazing! And no bake = win in my book!

    And looking forward to meeting you at the BHG Style event in NYC in a few weeks!

    Reply
  3. Heather says

    March 21, 2014 at 7:09 am

    Do you recommend using store bought or can I use homemade or natural peanut butter? Whole Foods has an awesome honey roasted peanut peanut butter.

    Reply
  4. Kelly - LEFT SIDE OF THE TABLE says

    March 15, 2014 at 1:01 pm

    This pie kind of incorporates all of my favorite things girly! Ummm love all the peanut chunks! just perfection. Kinda gonna have to make this asap! Thanks for sharing. You really have a talent for making absolutely wonderful looking treats 😀 Have an awesome weekend!

    Reply
  5. S Gray says

    January 20, 2014 at 3:43 pm

    Hi I was wondering if you can taste the cream cheese once it’s mixed in as my hubby loves peanut butter but doesn’t like cream cheese or could you use a natural yogurt instead? Thanks looks amazing, would love to surprise him with this

    Reply
    • bblondie says

      January 21, 2014 at 11:30 am

      Thank you! I don’t think it tastes like cream cheese once it’s mixed – I just get the peanut butter! I wouldn’t recommend the yogurt because it’s not as stable as cream cheese and the pie will not hold up as well. Happy baking!

      Reply
      • S Gray says

        January 22, 2014 at 11:24 am

        Thanks, will give it go, hubby will be very pleased 🙂

  6. Caitlin says

    November 26, 2013 at 1:39 pm

    If you don’t have time to chill overnight, what is the least amount of time you reccommend to still have the pie set up?

    Reply
  7. Jelli says

    November 10, 2013 at 7:03 pm

    I love pb and cream cheese. This pie looks gorgeous, so gorgeous I almost went for my screen with the fork! Pinning!

    Reply
  8. Bill says

    September 1, 2013 at 8:45 am

    I don’t usually like sweet things first thing in the morning, but I gotta tell ya that this pie needs to be on a plate in front of me next to my coffee! Chocolate and peanut butter together can’t be beat. Great post!!

    Reply
  9. Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking says

    August 28, 2013 at 4:11 am

    My heart just skipped a beat! I love peanut butter and chocolate together and this pie not only looks stunning but sounds amazing! I could eat the whole pie all by myself!

    Reply
  10. Kristin says

    August 21, 2013 at 8:01 am

    I just made this yesterday for my son’s girlfriend who loves peanut butter for her birthday.She thought it was great!
    This has established itself as a new household favorite.Thank you for the recipe.:)

    Reply
    • bblondie says

      August 27, 2013 at 5:09 pm

      That’s fantastic! So happy you all enjoyed it, Kristin! Thanks for the comment 🙂

      Reply
  11. Bill says

    August 9, 2013 at 7:22 pm

    My day is now complete now that I saw this post! 🙂 I love peanut butter pie but have never made one. This one is on my list! Great post.

    Reply
  12. Lisa says

    July 17, 2013 at 4:25 pm

    Yum! I have made this pie before, but without the chocolate/peanut layer on the bottom. That puts it over the top! Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  13. Sharon says

    July 14, 2013 at 4:06 pm

    WOW!!! Sounds delicious!!! Could it be made in a springform pan with the crust just on the bottom? Thanx xxx

    Reply
  14. Rachel (runsonsundae) says

    July 10, 2013 at 1:25 pm

    Yep, I’m thinking I’d forego the slice and dig right in. Looks incredible! Thanks for sharing your refined version of this peanut butter dream!

    Reply
  15. Terra says

    July 8, 2013 at 10:20 pm

    HOLY CATS my hubby would go insane over this lovely recipe!!! I love the idea of a no-bake recipe, and it looks so beautiful:-) Hugs, Terra

    Reply
    • bblondie says

      July 9, 2013 at 7:26 pm

      No bake was the only way last week! Thanks Terra!

      Reply
  16. Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says

    July 7, 2013 at 1:06 am

    Who wants a slice?! How about who wants the whole dang thing?!

    Reply
    • bblondie says

      July 9, 2013 at 7:26 pm

      Lol, seriously!

      Reply
  17. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

    July 5, 2013 at 3:48 pm

    This is ultimate, alright. Omg. I’m left drooling 😀

    Reply
    • bblondie says

      July 9, 2013 at 7:25 pm

      Ha, thanks Kiran!

      Reply
  18. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

    July 4, 2013 at 2:24 am

    That is one seriously gorgeous pie you have there! And no bake? Amazing!

    Reply
    • bblondie says

      July 9, 2013 at 7:24 pm

      Thank you, Jocelyn!

      Reply
  19. Renee @ Awesome on $20 says

    July 3, 2013 at 11:11 pm

    I have made a pie similar to this in the past, but I don’t think I used honey roasted peanuts. I will definitely be using them from now on. Delicious!

    Reply
    • bblondie says

      July 9, 2013 at 7:22 pm

      Thanks Renee! I’ve tried it a few different ways & the honey roasted peanuts just add that little extra something! Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  20. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    July 3, 2013 at 8:02 pm

    ahhhhhhhhhhh *sob* its so good!
    I waaaaant it!

    Reply
    • bblondie says

      July 9, 2013 at 7:20 pm

      Lol, best comment! Thanks girl!

      Reply
  21. cassie says

    July 3, 2013 at 2:27 pm

    I definitely want a large slice of this. It looks incredible and I love that it’s no-bake!

    Reply
    • bblondie says

      July 9, 2013 at 7:20 pm

      Thanks Cassie!

      Reply
  22. Beverley says

    July 3, 2013 at 2:02 pm

    I could just dive into the screen and have a slice right now after all I have just eaten my supper. Megan this looks absolutely scrummy. Going to give it a go at the weekend to take to a 4th of July party. xoxo

    Reply
    • bblondie says

      July 9, 2013 at 7:20 pm

      Thanks so much, Bev! I hope you enjoy the pie and all your weekend festivities!

      Reply
      • Beverley says

        July 13, 2013 at 6:30 am

        We had a fabulous weekend. Just wish every weekend could be like that. I haven’t had time to make the pie yet but will let you know as soon as I do.

  23. Eftychia says

    July 3, 2013 at 1:56 pm

    Yummy recipe!

    Reply
    • bblondie says

      July 9, 2013 at 7:18 pm

      Thanks, Eftychia!

      Reply
  24. Jen @JuanitasCocina says

    July 3, 2013 at 12:49 pm

    I do! I want a slice!

    Reply
    • bblondie says

      July 9, 2013 at 7:18 pm

      Coming right up, Jen!

      Reply
  25. Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says

    July 3, 2013 at 11:15 am

    This is my kind of pie! Wish I had a slice right now!

    Reply
    • bblondie says

      July 9, 2013 at 7:18 pm

      Thanks Jess!

      Reply
  26. Meagan @ A Zesty Bite says

    July 3, 2013 at 10:56 am

    I definitely want a slice of this pie. This is a sure winner.

    Reply
    • bblondie says

      July 9, 2013 at 7:17 pm

      Thanks, Meagan! It’s always a big hit!

      Reply

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