Description
Indulge in this rich and creamy Hot Fudge Peanut Butter Pie, a perfect no-bake dessert combining luscious peanut butter, smooth cream cheese, and decadent hot fudge sauce layered in a classic graham cracker crust. This pie is easy to make and is ideal for peanut butter lovers looking for a sweet treat that sets beautifully in the refrigerator.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 9-inch graham cracker crust
Filling
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
Topping
- 1 cup hot fudge sauce
Instructions
- Combine peanut butter and cream cheese: In a medium bowl, mix the peanut butter and softened cream cheese together until smooth and well-blended, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Add powdered sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar to the peanut butter mixture, mixing thoroughly until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Whip the heavy cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream using a mixer until stiff peaks form, indicating it is properly aerated and fluffy.
- Fold whipped cream into peanut butter mixture: Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture using a spatula, combining carefully to maintain the fluffiness and create a light, airy filling.
- Layer the bottom with hot fudge sauce: Pour half of the hot fudge sauce evenly into the bottom of the graham cracker crust, spreading it in a smooth, even layer.
- Add the peanut butter filling: Spoon the peanut butter mixture over the hot fudge layer in the crust, smoothing it out with a spatula for an even top surface.
- Top with remaining hot fudge sauce: Drizzle the remaining hot fudge sauce over the peanut butter layer, swirling it gently to create a marbled effect and add visual interest.
- Refrigerate to set: Place the pie in the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow it to fully set before serving.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese for easier blending and a smoother texture.
- For a firmer pie, refrigerate overnight rather than just 4 hours.
- Garnish with chopped peanuts or whipped cream for added texture and presentation.
- This pie is best served chilled and should be kept refrigerated until ready to serve.
- If desired, substitute creamy peanut butter with natural peanut butter, but mixing might take a bit longer for smoothness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
