Description
This decadent Hot Fudge Peanut Butter Pie features a rich chocolate cookie crust layered with smooth peanut butter cream cheese filling, topped with luscious hot fudge and fluffy whipped cream. Perfectly chilled and garnished with peanuts or peanut butter cups, this no-bake dessert is creamy, indulgent, and ideal for peanut butter and chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups (150 g) chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 1 cup (250 g) creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
Assembly and Topping
- 1 cup (240 ml) hot fudge sauce, slightly warmed
- Whipped cream, for garnish
- Chopped peanut butter cups or peanuts, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs with the melted unsalted butter until evenly mixed. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan to form an even crust layer. Place the crust in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes so it sets properly.
- Add Hot Fudge Layer: Slightly warm the hot fudge sauce to make it more spreadable. Spread the warmed hot fudge evenly over the chilled crust, creating a smooth layer. Transfer the pie to the freezer and chill for 15 to 20 minutes to allow the fudge layer to firm up.
- Make the Filling: In a clean bowl, beat the creamy peanut butter, softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Gently fold the whipped heavy cream into this peanut butter mixture, preserving its light and fluffy texture. Spread this filling evenly over the set hot fudge layer in the pie.
- Chill: Place the assembled pie in the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to let the filling set and flavors meld together fully.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, garnish the pie with additional whipped cream, extra hot fudge drizzle, and sprinkle with chopped peanut butter cups or peanuts for added texture and flavor. Serve the pie chilled for the best experience.
Notes
- To soften cream cheese faster, leave it at room temperature for about 30 minutes before starting.
- Use fully whipped heavy cream with stiff peaks for the best filling texture.
- For easier slicing, use a knife warmed in hot water and wiped dry.
- Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can substitute peanut butter cups with chopped salted peanuts or roasted peanuts for variety.
- Ensure hot fudge is only slightly warmed; overheating may make it too runny to set properly.
