Description
This Hot Fudge Peanut Butter Pie is a luscious no-bake dessert combining a rich chocolate cookie crust, creamy peanut butter and cream cheese filling, topped with decadent hot fudge sauce and chopped roasted peanuts. Perfect for peanut butter lovers, it offers a smooth, creamy texture with a delightful crunchy finish and can be prepared ahead of time for easy entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (such as Oreos, finely crushed)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
For the topping:
- 3/4 cup hot fudge sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
- Whipped cream (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, mix the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until evenly combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Chill the crust in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.
- Make the filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the peanut butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the peanut butter mixture until fully combined. Spoon the filling into the chilled crust and smooth the top.
- Add topping and chill: Drizzle the hot fudge sauce over the pie, spreading gently if needed. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts. Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.
- Serve: Garnish with whipped cream before serving, if desired. Slice and enjoy this creamy, rich peanut butter dessert!
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, add a layer of hot fudge sauce on the crust before adding the filling.
- You can use crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
- This pie can be made a day in advance and stored chilled to develop flavor and firm up.
