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Creamy No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie Recipe with Easy Chocolate Ganache Topping

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A rich and creamy no-bake peanut butter pie topped with a luscious chocolate ganache, perfect for quick and impressive desserts without using the oven.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 12 full sheets, finely crushed)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter (natural or classic, smooth texture)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Stir until mixture resembles wet sand and holds together when pressed. Press firmly into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Chill in fridge for about 15 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Peanut Butter Filling: Beat softened cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth (2-3 minutes). Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; mix until incorporated. In a separate chilled bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form (3-5 minutes). Gently fold whipped cream into peanut butter mixture. Pour filling into chilled crust and smooth top. Refrigerate at least 2 hours until set.
  3. Make the Chocolate Ganache Topping: Place chocolate chips in heatproof bowl. Heat heavy cream in saucepan until just simmering. Pour hot cream over chocolate; let sit 2 minutes. Stir until smooth and glossy. Stir in butter if using. Let ganache cool slightly but remain pourable.
  4. Assemble the Pie: Pour ganache evenly over set peanut butter filling. Spread carefully to cover. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to firm ganache.
  5. Serving: Let pie sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before slicing. Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped dry for clean slices.

Notes

Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Fold whipped cream gently to keep filling airy. Warm knife under hot water and dry between cuts for clean slices. If ganache is too runny, refrigerate before pouring. Use gluten-free or vegan substitutions as needed.

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