Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
A delicious night out at an upscale restaurant inspired me to make this incredibly decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie. Though I was too stuffed to order it, I knew I wanted to recreate their chocolate peanut butter pie at home!
This Frozen Peanut Butter Pie was extraordinary! With a chocolate cookie crust, thick and creamy layer of peanut butter mousse, and a rich chocolate ganache topping, it was an exquisite dessert for any lover of the chocolate and peanut butter combo!
Why You Must Make
- It’s frozen, so it’s a perfect summer dessert!!
- Plus, since it’s frozen, it can easily be made ahead. Such a perk when you’re having company for dinner!
- If you love the chocolate and peanut butter combo (Hello, Reese’s!!), you’ll adore this peanut butter pie.
Expert Tips
- Instead of dividing this chocolate peanut butter pie recipe into 6 ring molds as the original Ocean Prime recipe suggests, I took a leap of faith and made it in a 9-inch springform pan.
- Most kitchens are not equipped with ring molds or mini-cheesecake pans, the latter being which I was planning to utilize.
- Since I was having 10 over for dinner on the 4th of July this year, I figured one big pie would be easier to divvy up. My fingers and toes were crossed in hopes that it would not flop!! I was delighted that it was the best peanut butter pie recipe I’ve made to date! It got rave reviews from our friends!
- Use an offset spatula to spread each layer, aiming to keep them smooth and level.
- For special occasions, garnish the perimeter with swirls of whipped cream, then top each with a mini peanut butter cup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Almost all pies have a crust and a filling. Instead of a pastry crust, this peanut butter pie has a cookie crust made from Chocolate Wafers. Next, there must be a peanut butter filling. In this case, it’s a peanut butter mousse. Toppings will vary from a ganache to chocolate peanut butter candies to plain old sweetened whipped cream. Usually, a peanut butter pie is chilled (or frozen) before serving.
Most peanut butter pies need to be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated (or in this case, frozen) before serving. Leftovers should be returned to the refrigerator or freezer for storage.
Yes, many can be frozen, including this recipe. If well wrapped it will keep for up to 3 months. Wrap well in plastic wrap, then foil so that it’s airtight.
Defrost overnight in the refrigerator to serve.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
A decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie inspired by a wonderful meal at Ocean Prime, Indianapolis.
Ingredients
Oreo Crust:
- 2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs (I use Nabisco Famous Wafers) or boxed Oreo crumbs
- ½ cup peanut butter
Peanut Butter Mousse:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- ¾ cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 2 cups heavy cream, whipped
Ganache:
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 ¼ cups heavy cream
- Whipped cream and mini peanut butter cups, to garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Process the chocolate wafer cookies in a food processor until very fine and measure out 2 cups. Add peanut butter and pulse until combined.
- Press crumbs into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then remove to rack and cool completely.
- To make the mousse, beat cream cheese, peanut butter, and powdered sugar in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment until smooth.
- Then increase speed to medium-high and mix well to make sure the mixture is homogeneous.
- Add about ⅓ of the well-whipped cream to the peanut butter mixture and mix on low until combined.
- Remove the mixing bowl from the mixer and gently fold in half the remaining whipped cream and then, when that is incorporated, fold in the rest.
- Pour the mousse over the crust and smooth the top with an offset spatula. Freeze until firm, about 4 hours.
- Make the ganache by placing the chopped chocolate in a heat-proof bowl. In a microwave-safe Pyrex mixing cup, microwave the cream until just short of boiling.
- Pour over the chocolate and let sit for 3-4 minutes. Whisk until smooth.
- Cool for about 5 minutes, then pour over the mousse.
- Return the pie to the freezer.
- To serve, the pie must be removed from the freezer to the refrigerator for a couple of hours before serving to allow it to defrost.
- Slice and add a dollop of whipped cream and some mini-peanut butter cups to garnish, if desired.
Notes
This is a great make-ahead dessert!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1 sliceAmount Per Serving: Calories: 676Total Fat: 52gSaturated Fat: 24gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 23gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 340mgCarbohydrates: 48gFiber: 4gSugar: 31gProtein: 12g
The hubby does not appreciate a good peanut butter dessert, but I had one of those cravings and had to make this decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie. I could happily indulge in any of these chocolate-peanut butter desserts. Even before Reese’s peanut butter cups were at every checkout counter, my mom was making Buckeyes AKA Peanut Butter Bon Bons.
Back in the day, the chocolate was fortified with paraffin wax to give it a nice sheen (or at least my mom’s recipe was!). We loved when she got the same craving! My sisters and I did not give a hoot that this candle-making ingredient was in our treats! We devoured these confections.
But fast forward a few decades and we have a house divided. The hubby and youngest son would snub this dessert, so I waited until we were having friends over for a holiday cookout before attempting this dreamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie recipe!
31 Comments on “Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie”
Will this work in 10” springform pan? What adjustments would you suggest?
Hi, Tammy! Yes, this would be fine in a 10″ springform pan. I wouldn’t worry about making any adjustments. The layers will be a little thinner, but it will still be delicious!! Hope you enjoy.
This cake is a dream for any peanut butter lover. Hands down the best chocolate peanut butter pie out there.
So decadent and delicious!!
My FAVE type of cheesecake! Thanks for the easy to follow recipe!
There wasn’t a bite leftover at our girls book club night it’s SO delicious!!
It was so AHHHmazing! Everyone loved it!
This pie is irresistible! My family loves it when I make this!
that’s so cool that they share their pie recipe-it looks diviiiine!!!
(and omg speaking of Buckeyes…there’s a longstanding argument between Michael and I, even though he’s been proven wrong again and again, where he insists Buckeyes are cookies as opposed to candy. He is stupid and wrong #fatherofmychild lol)
Not familiar with Ocean Prime restaurants but love to get familiar with this yummy combo of chocolate and pb! Beautiful – as always!
Three words….
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Oh my, this looks like heaven on a plate. I’d love a bite.
Amalia
xo
This is a fantastic recipe. My son really loves peanut butter pie. I would try this recipe this weekend.
Your husband and son don’t know what they are missing. I am sure you had no problem getting rid of this dessert on July 4th. Kudos to you for a fantastic job on your first try! This chocolate peanut butter pie is beautiful, and I so want some right now!!
Very pretty! I like chocolate and peanut butter too.
What a dreamy pie! Those rich layers are absolute perfection!
It sounds like you ha don’t a lovely evening out. We are huge fans of chocolate and peanut butter, in fact, I just bought a powdered peanut butter which I am planning to use in an upscale Reese’s peanut butter macaron!
This is a pie I know I would love a slice of!
Delicious pie, I love chocolate 🙂
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I LOVE chocolate and peanut butter desserts, Liz. And this looks fabulous! I bet it was a HUGE success with your guests. Your photos are really so inviting! 🙂
Look wonderful and delicious Lizzy!!
Im hungry!!
I can’t imagine anyone snubbing this dessert – look how pretty it is! And I can only imagine it tastes even better than it looks! I’m from Indiana originally – I may need to check this out next time I’m there!
This looks absolutely perfect! I saw this on Pinterest and needed to head over and check it out.
Wow! chocolate and peanut butter is my all-time favorite combo, this pie looks like perfection. We’ve have been to one of their sister restaurants in Phoenix AZ, fantastic food.
Oh my, this looks crazy delicious. I love how perfectly the layers set up, so pretty!
Liz, this is just my dream come true. I could devour that entire thing! Chocolate + peanut butter FOREVER!
That looks decadent and delicious!
Maybe this is a place we need to visit next time I am in Indy! This dessert looks absolutely perfect!
I cant let Nemo see this he would make me make this right this minute at 7am 🙂
Liz, this is stunning!!!
Thanks for sharing.
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Ohhh chocolate and peanut butter is like one of the best combinations ever. Would love to have a huge slice of the pie!