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Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Pie: A Creamy, No-Bake Dessert Everyone Will Love
If you’re searching for a dessert that’s rich, creamy, and guaranteed to impress without turning on the oven, Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Pie is the perfect choice. This indulgent no-bake pie features a smooth peanut butter filling loaded with mini chocolate chips, all nestled inside a crunchy cookie crust. It’s the ultimate dessert for peanut butter lovers and chocolate fans alike.
Perfect for holidays, birthdays, potlucks, or a simple weekend treat, this pie delivers big flavor with minimal effort. One bite of this silky-smooth dessert and it quickly becomes a family favorite.
Why You’ll Love Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Pie
This dessert combines two classic flavors — chocolate and peanut butter — in the easiest, creamiest form possible. It’s cool, rich, and perfectly balanced between sweet and salty.
Here’s why this pie is always a hit:
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No-bake and easy to prepare
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Ultra-creamy peanut butter filling
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Loaded with chocolate chips
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Perfect make-ahead dessert
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Ideal for parties and family gatherings
It’s the kind of dessert that looks impressive but takes very little time to make.
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Crust:
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1 pre-made chocolate cookie or graham cracker crust
(or homemade with crushed cookies and melted butter)
For the Peanut Butter Filling:
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1 cup creamy peanut butter
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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¾ cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
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¾ cup mini chocolate chips
For the Topping (Optional):
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Extra chocolate chips
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Chocolate drizzle
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Whipped cream
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Chopped peanut butter cups
How to Make Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Pie
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Whip the Cream:
In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside. -
Make the Peanut Butter Base:
In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until completely smooth and fluffy. -
Fold in the Whipped Cream:
Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until light and airy. -
Add Chocolate Chips:
Fold in the mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the filling. -
Fill the Crust:
Spoon the creamy filling into the prepared crust and smooth the top. -
Chill:
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) until fully set. -
Decorate and Serve:
Garnish with extra chocolate chips, whipped cream, or chocolate drizzle before slicing.
Tips & Variations
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Use crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
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Swap chocolate chips for peanut butter chips or Reese’s pieces.
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Drizzle with warm chocolate ganache for a bakery-style finish.
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Make individual mini pie cups for parties.
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Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Serving Ideas
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Pie is best served chilled for clean slices and maximum creaminess. Pair it with coffee, cold milk, or even as part of a dessert buffet with brownies and cookies. It’s also a fantastic make-ahead dessert for entertaining because the flavors improve as it chills.
Final Thoughts
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Pie is the perfect blend of rich peanut butter flavor, smooth cheesecake-style texture, and bursts of chocolate in every bite. Easy, no-bake, and irresistibly delicious, it’s a dessert that delivers maximum wow-factor with minimal effort. Whether you’re hosting a celebration or treating yourself to something special, this pie never disappoints.
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