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Creamy No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie with Chocolate Ganache

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A rich and creamy no-bake peanut butter pie topped with silky chocolate ganache, perfect for quick and easy homemade dessert without oven fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups (150g) chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 5 tablespoons (70g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (250g) creamy peanut butter
  • 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (360ml) heavy whipping cream
  • 6 ounces (170g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the crust: In a medium bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until crumbs are evenly coated and look like wet sand. Press mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Chill in the fridge for at least 15 minutes to set.
  2. Prepare the peanut butter filling: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with creamy peanut butter until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
  3. Whip the cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip heavy cream on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3-4 minutes. Avoid overwhipping.
  4. Fold whipped cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture in three additions using a rubber spatula to keep it light and airy.
  5. Assemble the pie: Spoon the peanut butter filling into the chilled crust, smoothing the top. Return the pie to the fridge while preparing the ganache.
  6. Make the ganache: Place chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan just until it starts to simmer (do not boil). Pour hot cream over chocolate chips and let sit for 2 minutes, then whisk gently until smooth and glossy. Stir in butter if using.
  7. Top the pie: Pour ganache over the peanut butter filling, spreading evenly. Return the pie to the fridge for at least 2 hours to fully set.
  8. Serve: Slice with a sharp knife dipped in hot water and dried for clean cuts. Serve cold.

Notes

Use softened cream cheese for smooth filling. Whip cream to stiff peaks but avoid overwhipping. Fold whipped cream gently to keep filling airy. Chill crust properly to prevent crumbling. Pour hot cream over chocolate (not boiling) for smooth ganache. Slice pie with a warm knife dipped in hot water for clean cuts.

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Keywords: no-bake peanut butter pie, chocolate ganache, easy dessert, creamy pie, peanut butter dessert, no oven dessert

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