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This Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie combines a rich chocolate crust with a light, creamy peanut butter filling and plenty of Reese’s on top. Even better, it’s a no-bake dessert that comes together quickly with simple ingredients like cream cheese, peanut butter, confectioners’ sugar, and Cool Whip.
If you love easy chocolate desserts, try my Chocolate Cream Pie, Texas Trash Pie, or No-Bake Oreo Dessert next! Pie lovers, my Coconut Cream Pie is another no-fuss favorite.
Why you’ll love this chocolate peanut butter pie recipe!
There are plenty of reasons this recipe is one of my favorite peanut butter pies, but the biggest is just how easy it is. (The chocolate definitely helps too.)
There’s no oven and no complicated cheesecake-style filling to worry about. You simply beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, and sugar until smooth, then fold in Cool Whip to make the filling light and fluffy.
Spoon it into a prepared chocolate crust, add your favorite toppings, and let the refrigerator do the rest!
- No baking required: Using a prepared crust means you don’t even have to turn on the oven.
- Quick and easy: The creamy peanut butter filling comes together in just a few minutes with simple ingredients.
- Chocolate and peanut butter perfection: A chocolate crust, peanut butter filling, Reese’s, and chocolate chips make every bite irresistible.
- Perfect for making ahead: Prepare the pie the night before, let it chill, and dessert is ready when you need it.
Table of Contents
- Why you’ll love this chocolate peanut butter pie recipe!
- Ingredient Notes
- Peanut Butter Pie With Cool Whip vs. Homemade Whipped Cream
- How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
- Kasey’s Tips
- Topping Variations
- How to Get Clean Slices
- How to Store and Freeze
- Frequently Asked Questions
- More Peanut Butter Recipes You’ll Love
- No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Recipe
Ingredient Notes
See recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.
- Store-bought chocolate graham cracker crust – You can also use an Oreo crust.
Want a chocolate pie with graham cracker crust instead? A regular graham cracker crust is a delicious option because its slightly honeyed flavor pairs well with the peanut butter filling. - Peanut butter – Creamy peanut butter works best!
- Cream cheese – Add once it’s at room temperature.
- Confectioner’s sugar – Sweetens the filling while dissolving easily into the cream cheese and peanut butter.
- Cool Whip – Also a key ingredient in my Cool Whip Pie!
- Crushed Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups – Candy bar lovers, be sure to try my Heath Bar Cake recipe too!
- Mini chocolate chips – Regular sized chocolate chips work fine, too.
Peanut Butter Pie With Cool Whip vs. Homemade Whipped Cream
I make this peanut butter pie with Cool Whip because it’s easy, reliable, and helps the filling hold its shape after chilling.
Cool Whip is also convenient when you’re making the pie ahead. Just remember to thaw it before folding it into the filling.
Homemade whipped cream can be used for a more homemade touch, but it may produce a softer filling. If you make the swap, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form before gently folding it into the peanut butter mixture.
For the easiest, most consistent results, I stick with Cool Whip!
How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
- Combine ingredients – In a bowl, combine cream cheese, peanut butter, and confectioners’ sugar. Whip until smooth.
- Add in whipped cream – Fold in whipped topping and combine well.
- Pour filling into the pie crust – Pour into the pie shell to fill.
- Add toppings – Top with crushed up Reese’s cups, chocolate chips, and melted peanut butter.
- Put it in the refrigerator – Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Kasey’s Tips
Soften the cream cheese: Cold cream cheese is much harder to blend smoothly and can leave little lumps throughout the filling.
Use creamy peanut butter: Creamy peanut butter blends easily into the cream cheese and creates the smoothest texture.
Fold in the Cool Whip: Gently fold rather than vigorously beat the whipped topping into the filling. This keeps it fluffy.
Give it enough time to chill: Two hours is the minimum. If you have time, making the pie the night before gives it plenty of time to become firm.
Wait to slice: Cutting into the pie too soon can result in a filling that doesn’t hold its shape.
Topping Variations
One of the best parts about this recipe is adding the toppings! Try hot fudge, chopped peanuts, toasted coconut, white chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, Oreo crumbs, chocolate shavings, chocolate ganache, or an extra swirl of whipped cream.
You can also drizzle melted peanut butter and chocolate over the top for a pretty finishing touch.
How to Get Clean Slices
A cold pie is much easier to slice than one that has been sitting at room temperature.
Start with a large, sharp knife. Run the blade under hot water, wipe it completely dry, and make your first cut. Wipe the blade clean between each slice, warming it again as needed.
This extra step only takes a few seconds, but it makes a big difference when you want picture-perfect slices.
How to Store and Freeze
Cover leftover pie tightly and store it in the refrigerator. Return leftovers to the fridge promptly to keep the filling cold and firm.
You can also freeze this pie. Cover it with plastic wrap followed by foil to help protect it from freezer burn.
When you’re ready to serve, you can enjoy it partially frozen for an extra-cold, ice cream-like dessert or let it soften before slicing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! This recipe is completely no-bake when you use a prepared pie crust. Mix the filling, spoon it into the crust, add your toppings, and refrigerate until firm.
Yes. Cool Whip is what gives this filling its fluffy texture while helping it hold its shape. Make sure the Cool Whip is thawed before folding it into the peanut butter mixture.
Absolutely. Although I love a chocolate graham cracker crust for this recipe, a traditional graham cracker crust also pairs beautifully with the chocolate and peanut butter flavors.
Yes. In fact, this is an excellent make-ahead dessert because chilling improves the texture. Prepare the pie in advance, cover it, and keep it refrigerated until serving.
Chill the pie for at least 2 hours before serving. This gives the filling time to firm up so the slices hold together better.
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No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Recipe
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 8 oz whipped topping Cool Whip
- 1 premade chocolate graham cracker pie crust
Topping
- 4 Reese's Cups crushed up
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup peanut butter melted for drizzling
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, peanut butter, and confectioners’ sugar. Whip until smooth.1 cup peanut butter, 8 oz cream cheese , 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- Fold in 8oz Cool Whip whipped topping and combine well. (this is one container of Cool Whip)8 oz whipped topping
- Pour into the pie shell to fill.1 premade chocolate graham cracker pie crust
- Top with Reese's Cups, mini chocolate chips, and drizzle with melted peanut butter4 Reese's Cups , 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips, 1/4 cup peanut butter
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
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Notes
- Soften the cream cheese: Cold cream cheese is much harder to blend smoothly and can leave little lumps throughout the filling.
- Use creamy peanut butter: Creamy peanut butter blends easily into the cream cheese and creates the smoothest texture.
- Fold in the Cool Whip: Gently fold rather than vigorously beat the whipped topping into the filling. This keeps it fluffy.
- Give it enough time to chill: Two hours is the minimum. If you have time, making the pie the night before gives it plenty of time to become firm.
- Wait to slice: Cutting into the pie too soon can result in a filling that doesn’t hold its shape.
Made it with my 8 year old daughter. She LOVED licking the spoon when we finished I had to wait four hours to get my taste but it was so worth it. Super easy and delicious. Thanks for sharing.
Quick and easy
Thanks for sharing
This pie is amazing! I’ve been making it off and on for over 3 years now and always a fav! Ppl ask r u making that pie? I’ve had a hard time finding the chocolate crust from time to time but the regular graham 1 works just a good! If u haven’t made this yet make it! If u like peanut butter and chocolate make it! U won’t be disappointed!.
I have made this for 3 holidays and a birthday since I happened across this recipe. Simple and soooo good.
6 stars if you had it. Drop some skor bar pieces on top for an extra bit of flavor.
I haven’t tried it yet but my husband tried it and got the recipe from a woman at work. He’s not a big sweet guy but said it was delicious and would like us to make one for our family this weekend. He said definitely 5 stars!
This pie was amazing! Made it for the first time for the 4th of July get together. It went fast! My girls were all asking for the recipe. I’m making again tonight for my mom. She never got a piece at the get together, it went so fast! Easy to make and tastes delicious!!!
This is probably the easiest dessert I’ve ever made and probably the tastiest. Every time I make it, everyone wants the recipe.
What size crust do you recommend?
So easy and everyone loves it!
This pie is so easy to make and just delicious with just the right amount of peanut butter taste. Always the first thing gone at gatherings!