Peanut Butter Pie Recipe (2024)

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Published: Jul 18, 2023 Last Updated: Jan 25, 2024

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Peanut Butter Pie drizzled with chocolate ganache is the ultimate peanut butter lover’s dessert. Made with a flaky pie crust and plenty of cream cheese, this easy recipe will be an instant favorite!

Is your mouth watering yet? It will be after you take a look at this Peanut Butter Cheesecake Cake. You can never have too much chocolate and peanut butter.

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Why this Recipe Works

You guys. This Pie. This gorgeous Peanut Butter Mousse Pie has been on my mind since I made it.

A few years back I made this Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse Pie. I have had this peanut butter version in my head for years now. Years of dreaming about this very pie.

And it was even better than I’d dreamed.

  • Peanut butter mousse is poured over a buttery pie crust.
  • It’s chilled to perfection, then topped with homemade chocolate ganache.
  • The smooth creamy mousse tastes out-of-this-world paired with the flaky crust.
  • The method is less work than a typical cheesecake but just as impressive.
  • This is a restaurant quality dessert that’s easier to make than you think!

Today’s sweet pie recipe is perfect after a holiday dinner of turkey and sweet potato casserole. Or enjoy after a typical weeknight dinner of meatloaf!

Ingredient Notes

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  • Pie crust – I start with a refrigerated Pillsbury pie crust. Easy, tasty and fool proof! Use a homeamde pie crust if you prefer.
  • Gelatin – This gives the mousse pie filling its structure. Make sure to use unflavored gelatin powder, or your pie will come out tasting funky.
  • Creamy peanut butter – The sweetened shelf stable kind works best here. Save the natural refrigerated peanut butters for your sandwiches!
  • Cream cheese – Adds tang, creaminess and flavor. Use the full fat kind that comes in sticks, not tubs.
  • Heavy cream – You’ll need it for the peanut butter pie filling and for the ganache.
  • Sugar – For sweetening the peanut butter mousse.
  • Milk chocolate chips – These are melted with heavy cream to make the ganache. Feel free to substitute semi-sweet if you prefer a darker cocoa flavor.

How to Make Peanut Butter Pie

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  1. Bake crust. Whether you use a homemade crust, or store bought, bake according to instructions. Cool before adding filling.
  2. Bloom gelatin.
  3. Combine cream cheese and peanut butter.
  4. Make mousse filling.
  5. Chill pie.
  6. Add ganache.
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Tips and Tricks

  • This chocolate ganache isn’t just for peanut butter pie! We have a whole post on how to make chocolate ganache, with more great ideas for using the delicious topping.
  • Use a plastic knife to loosen the pie from the edges of the spring form pan. Run it along the inside edge before releasing the spring and lifting off the sides.
  • Keep this pie covered in the refrigerator when you aren’t eating it. It’s best enjoyed within 3 days.
  • If you won’t be eating your pie right away, you can wait to add the chocolate ganache until just before serving. The combination of warm ganache with cold mousse pie is incredible!
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Recipe FAQs

Can I make this pie with a homemade pie crust instead?

Definitely! Here’s a pie crust recipe I love for peanut butter pie (and all kinds of pies!).

Will this recipe work with different kinds of nut butter?

Yes, you could swap the peanut butter for almond butter, cashew butter, sun flower seed butter, or any nut butter you like.

Can I use natural peanut butter?

I find natural peanut butter (the kind you have to stir) changes the consistency of most desserts, including this pie. The oils separate as the peanut butter sets, creating a greasy film on top of the mousse.

How do I melt chocolate chips without a microwave?

If you don’t have a microwave, you can melt the chocolate and cream in a heat proof bowl held over a pot of hot water on the stove. Or use a double-boiler like this one.

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Peanut Butter Pie

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By: Aimee

Peanut Butter Pie drizzled with chocolate ganache is the ultimate peanut butter lover's dessert. Made with a flaky pie crust and plenty of cream cheese, this easy recipe will be an instant favorite!

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Additional Time: 4 hours hours

Total Time: 4 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 1 pie crust single pie crust only

For the mousse:

  • ½ cup cold water
  • 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 package cream cheese, softened 8 ounce
  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup granulated sugar

For the ganache:

  • ½ cup milk chocolate
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  • Unroll pie crust and press into the bottom of a 9inch springform pan. Poke with a fork and bake according to package directions (for single crust recipe). Set aside to cool.

  • For the mousse, pour cold water into a small saucepan. Sprinkle with gelatin. Allow to bloom (absorb water) for two minutes. Heat saucepan on low and whisk gelatin water for several minutes until completely absorbed and dissolved. Remove from heat.

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with peanut butter. Add gelatin mixture and beat for about 2 minutes. Set aside.

  • In a clean and dry mixing bowl, beat heavy cream with sugar on high until soft peaks form (several minutes). Fold in peanut butter mixture and combine completely. Pour over cooled crust and refrigerate several hours (or overnight).

  • To remove springform pan, use a plastic knife and run it along the edges. Release spring and life up. Pie should be set up nicely on the insert.

  • For the ganache, combine the chocolate with the heavy cream in a microwave safe bowl.

  • Heat for 30 seconds. Stir and heat an additional 30 seconds. Stir until smooth. Drizzle over pie. Serve immediately or return to refrigerator until ready to serve. Best eaten within 3 days. ENJOY.

Notes

  • Use our easy directions on how to make ganache for topping this pie.
  • This chocolate ganache isn’t just for peanut butter pie! We have a whole post on how to make chocolate ganache, with more great ideas for using the delicious topping.
  • Use a plastic knife to loosen the pie from the edges of the spring form pan. Run it along the inside edge before releasing the spring and lifting off the sides.
  • Keep this pie covered in the refrigerator when you aren’t eating it. It’s best enjoyed within 3 days.
  • If you won’t be eating your pie right away, you can wait to add the chocolate ganache until just before serving. The combination of warm ganache with cold mousse pie is incredible!
  • See blog post for more recipe tips and tricks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice, Calories: 602kcal, Carbohydrates: 44g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 45g, Saturated Fat: 22g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 76mg, Sodium: 251mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 26g

Course: Pies and Tarts

Cuisine: American

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FAQs

What is peanut butter pie made of? ›

Mix cream cheese, peanut butter, and confectioners' sugar together until smooth. Fold in 1/2 of the whipped topping, then spoon the mixture into graham cracker crust. Spread remaining whipped topping over the peanut butter mixture and garnish with peanut butter cups.

How long does peanut butter pie last in the fridge after? ›

How Long is Peanut Butter Pie Good For? Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.

What strain is peanut butter pie? ›

Description: Peanut Butter Pie Strain stands as a rare and potent indica dominant strain, boasting a powerful peanut butter aroma and nutty, chocolatey, and earthy flavors.

Did Costco discontinue chocolate peanut butter pie? ›

Costco's Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Is Back And Just As Expensive As Ever. After its release in 2023, Costco's chocolate peanut butter pie, featuring a graham cracker crust, creamy peanut butter mousse, and rich chocolate mousse, has been hard to find.

What is Elvis Presley pie? ›

Chef Paula Haney shares with Duff the bakery's recipe for the Fat Elvis Pie, which was inspired by Elvis Presley's love of peanut-butter-and-banana sandwiches. The pie includes chocolate pastry cream, peanut butter filling and slices of banana in a crust made of graham cracker crumbs, dry roasted peanuts and pretzels.

What is funeral pie made of? ›

Vintage Funeral Pie Recipe is an old-fashioned dessert that is made from raisins, spices, and walnuts. It was traditionally made by the Amish, but this sugary pie fits right into a Southern cook's recipe box.

Can you leave peanut butter pie out overnight? ›

If a pie contains eggs or dairy products, it should be stored in the refrigerator and not left out at room temperature for more than two hours. Pies that do not contain dairy products, such as fruit pies can be stored, loosely covered at room temperature for up to two days.

How do you know when peanut butter has gone bad? ›

Rancid peanut butter smells like overused cooking oil, something bitter and unpleasant. Next, the color would change to a darker hue and you might see texture changes (for example, tiny mold dots or chunks that seem to crack through the butter's smoothness).

When peanut butter goes bad? ›

You'll be able to tell fairly quickly tell if your peanut butter has turned rancid: It will have a metallic, bitter and almost stale smell. It may also be darker and dried out in appearance. If it's natural peanut butter, it may be moldy. Any of these features signal it's time to throw away your jar of peanut butter.

What are the effects of peanut butter Pie? ›

**Effects:** As for the effects, Peanut Butter Pie doesn't disappoint. Almost immediately after taking the first hit, a warm and euphoric sensation envelops you, paving the way for a blissful high. The cerebral effects are uplifting and creative, making it an ideal choice for social situations or creative endeavors.

What is the gorilla Pie strain? ›

Gorilla Pie is an evenly balanced hybrid strain (50% indica/50% sativa) created through crossing the delicious Gorilla Glue #4 X Jelly Pie strains. Infamous for its amazing flavor and heavy-hitting high, Gorilla Pie is a great choice for any hybrid lover who is looking for a high level of potency behind their bud.

Is peanut butter strain strong? ›

Peanut Butter Breath, a.k.a. Peanut Butter or Peanut Breath, is an evenly balanced hybrid strain (cultivar) that packs a punch. With a THC content of 26%, you can expect a hard-hitting cerebral high that sends a buzz around your entire body.

How much does Costco's peanut butter pie cost? ›

For some Costco shoppers, the cost of the chocolate peanut butter pie is worth it for several reasons. In the aforementioned Reddit thread, one poster made it plain and simple as to why they don't mind the $19.99 price.

Where do you buy peanut butter pies at Costco? ›

If you have a hankering for the combination of salty peanut butter with rich, sweet chocolate, head to the refrigerated section of the bakery of your nearest Costco. Because these pies are hard to come by and may only be back temporarily, you just might want to stock up now!

Why doesn t Costco have Jif peanut butter anymore? ›

Costco, Walmart, and many other stores across the nation are currently pulling Jif peanut butter from their shelves due to a recent Salmonella outbreak. The recalled products have been sold in stores across the U.S. as well as in Canada, where the peanut butter is now also being pulled from the shelves out of caution.

What are the ingredients in one bar peanut butter pie? ›

Protein Blend (Whey Protein Isolate, Milk Protein Isolate), Isomalto-Oligosaccharides (Prebiotic Fiber from Vegetable Source), Maltitol, Vegetable Glycerin, Peanut Butter, Peanut Flour, Peanuts, Palm Kernel Oil, Natural Flavors, Soy Lecithin (an Emulsifier), Sea Salt, Nonfat Dry Milk, Tapioca Starch, Calcium Carbonate, ...

What is butter pie made of? ›

A true Lancashire delicacy, our butter pie is made in the best traditions of north west pie making. With a hearty filling of freshly peeled potatoes mixed with onions, mild cheddar cheese and rich butter. Seasoned simply with salt and pepper, this is a crowd pleaser and one of the region's best kept secrets.

What is creamy peanut butter made of? ›

Roasted Peanuts, Sugar, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Molasses, Fully Hydrogenated Vegetable Oils (rapeseed And Soybean), Mono And Diglycerides, Salt.

What is peanut butter ice cream made of? ›

For the Ice Cream:

1 cup (244 ml) whole milk. ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar. ½ cup (129 g) creamy peanut butter. 2 cups (476 ml) heavy cream, divided.

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