Description
A rich and creamy Hot Fudge Peanut Butter Pie featuring a chocolate cookie crust, smooth peanut butter and cream cheese filling, topped with decadent hot fudge sauce and crunchy roasted peanuts. Perfect for an indulgent dessert that’s easy to make, with an option for no-bake preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (like Oreos, crushed with filling)
- 5 tablespoons 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 cup heavy whipping cream
For the topping:
- 3/4 cup hot fudge sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
- Whipped cream for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, mix the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, then remove from oven and allow to cool completely before adding the filling.
- Make the filling: In a large bowl, beat together the creamy peanut butter, softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fluffy. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until fully incorporated, taking care to keep the mixture light and airy.
- Assemble and chill: Pour the prepared filling into the cooled crust, smoothing the top evenly. Cover the pie and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until the filling is set and firm.
- Add topping and serve: Before serving, gently warm the hot fudge sauce until pourable. Drizzle it generously over the top of the chilled pie. Sprinkle with chopped roasted peanuts, and add whipped cream on top if desired. Slice and enjoy your rich, creamy peanut butter chocolate dessert.
Notes
- For a no-bake version, skip baking the crust and chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set.
- Use crunchy peanut butter in the filling if you prefer added texture.
- Store leftover pie covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You may substitute the hot fudge sauce with chocolate ganache for homemade topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake (with optional baked crust)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
