Description
This Hot Fudge Peanut Butter Pie is a rich and indulgent dessert perfect for peanut butter lovers. Featuring a creamy peanut butter and cream cheese filling mixed with whipped cream, layered over a graham cracker crust and topped with decadent hot fudge sauce, it’s the perfect no-bake treat to satisfy any sweet tooth.
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, thoroughly mix the creamy peanut butter and softened cream cheese until the mixture is smooth and well-blended.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Stir in the powdered sugar until it is completely incorporated into the peanut butter and cream cheese mixture, creating a smooth and sweet base.
- Whip Heavy Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, indicating it is fluffy and stable.
- Fold Whipped Cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture, combining carefully to maintain the fluffiness and light texture of the filling.
- Prepare Crust Base: Pour half of the hot fudge sauce into the bottom of the graham cracker crust and spread it evenly to form a rich chocolate layer.
- Add Peanut Butter Filling: Spoon the peanut butter and cream cheese mixture on top of the hot fudge layer within the crust, then smooth out the surface evenly with a spatula.
- Top with Remaining Hot Fudge: Drizzle the remaining hot fudge sauce over the peanut butter filling and use a toothpick or spatula to swirl for a marbled decorative effect.
- Chill the Pie: Refrigerate the assembled pie for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the filling to set and flavors to meld beautifully before serving.
Notes
- This pie is best served chilled; keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
- For easier spreading of hot fudge, warm it slightly if it has thickened.
- Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth texture; crunchy peanut butter will alter the consistency.
- Allow cream cheese to soften at room temperature beforehand for easier mixing.
- Feel free to garnish with chopped peanuts or whipped cream when serving for extra texture and presentation.
