Description
Indulge in this easy Hot Fudge Peanut Butter Pie recipe! A no-bake dessert with a chocolate cookie crust, creamy peanut butter filling, and luscious hot fudge layers, it’s a perfect make-ahead treat for peanut butter lovers.
Ingredients
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
Hot Fudge Layer:
1 cup (240 ml) hot fudge sauce
Topping (optional):
Whipped cream
Chopped peanut butter cups or peanuts
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust
- Mix cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch pie pan. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Add Hot Fudge Layer
- Spread slightly warmed hot fudge over the crust. Freeze for 15–20 minutes.
- Make the Filling
- Beat peanut butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped cream. Spread over the fudge layer.
- Chill
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Garnish and Serve
- Add whipped cream, extra fudge, or your favorite garnishes. Serve chilled.
Notes
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze (ungarnished) for up to 2 months.
Variations: Try a pretzel crust, add a ganache layer, or use sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option.
Homemade Hot Fudge: Combine heavy cream, cocoa powder, sugar, and butter, then melt in chocolate.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Chill Time: 4 hours (or overnight)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8–10 servings
