By This Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Pie balances hearty flavor with a straightforward process, so you get a reliable, delicious result every time.
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Pie captures the essence of desserts|ice cream while staying approachable for everyday cooking. The method focuses on maximizing flavor with minimal steps, using common pantry items and fresh ingredients. From the first bite you’ll notice a balance of texture and taste that feels both familiar and exciting. To build depth, we combine proper seasoning with simple techniques: gentle heat for aromatics, accurate measurements, and attention to doneness. Small details—like resting time or layering ingredients—make a noticeable difference in the final dish. This recipe is designed to be flexible. You can swap in seasonal produce, adjust spices to match your preferences, or adapt the base to suit dietary needs. The goal is to keep the spirit of the dish while letting you tailor it to your kitchen. Serving ideas are wide open: pair with a crisp salad, roasted vegetables, warm bread, or your favorite grains. Leftovers store well and often taste even better the next day as flavors settle. That makes the recipe suitable for meal prep and busy schedules. For best results, read the steps once before you start, assemble ingredients, and cook with confidence. Taste as you go, and don’t be afraid to adjust seasoning. With these principles, Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Pie becomes a reliable addition to your rotation—crowd-pleasing, practical, and full of flavor.
INGREDIENTS
Crust:
4 tbsp melted butter
1/4 c. granulated sugar
3/4 c. graham cracker crumbs
2 tbsp brown sugar
Filling:
1 c. creamy peanut butter
1 1/2 c. heavy cream
1 c. mini chocolate chips
3/4 c. granulated sugar
8 oz. cream cheese softened
1 tbsp vanilla
How To Make Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Pie
Step 1: For the crust, place the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Mix well until combined, then press this into a 9-inch pie plate, completely covering the bottom. Make sure to push the crumbs to about 2 inches up the side of the pie plate. Into the freezer, place the pie crust in the meantime.
Step 2: Beat 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream until it holds peaks. Keep in the fridge while prepping the remaining filling.
Step 3: Beat the cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Then, add the sugar and mix well until incorporated. Now, add the peanut butter along with the vanilla. Stir well, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
Step 4: into the peanut butter mixture, fold in the whipped cream. Then, the mini chocolate chips, beating until evenly incorporated into the filling.
Step 5: Into the prepared crust, pour the chocolate chip peanut butter filling. Keep the pie in the freezer until firm.
Step 6: You can store the pie in the freezer if you are planning to serve it more than half an hour after making it. Then, thaw for about 20 minutes if you desire a frozen, ice cream-like consistency. Or if you want a gooey, soft pie, thaw for longer in the fridge.
PREPARATION STEPS
For the crust, place the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter in a bowl
Mix well until combined, then press this into a 9-inch pie plate, completely covering the bottom
Make sure to push the crumbs to about 2 inches up the side of the pie plate
Into the freezer, place the pie crust in the meantime.
Beat 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream until it holds peaks. Keep in the fridge while prepping the remaining filling.
Beat the cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth
Then, add the sugar and mix well until incorporated
Now, add the peanut butter along with the vanilla
Stir well, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
into the peanut butter mixture, fold in the whipped cream. Then, the mini chocolate chips, beating until evenly incorporated into the filling.
Into the prepared crust, pour the chocolate chip peanut butter filling. Keep the pie in the freezer until firm.
You can store the pie in the freezer if you are planning to serve it more than half an hour after making it
Then, thaw for about 20 minutes if you desire a frozen, ice cream-like consistency
Or if you want a gooey, soft pie, thaw for longer in the fridge.
ORIGIN STORY
Home-style cooking inspired by classic flavors and modern, reliable methods.
META INFOS
Prep: 20 min | Cook: 35 min | Total: 55 min | Servings: 12 | Calories: ~320 kcal | Difficulty: Easy
BENEFITS
Balanced flavor with approachable prep. Nutrition-friendly options and make-ahead friendly for busy schedules.
OCCASIONS
Weeknight dinners; Family gatherings; Potlucks; Holidays; Picnics; Meal prep
VARIATIONS
Swap seasonal produce; Adjust spices; Offer gluten-free or low-carb options where suitable; Try alternative proteins.
PAIRING
Coffee; Tea; Vanilla ice cream; Fresh berries
STORAGE
Refrigerate in airtight container 2–4 days; freeze up to 2 months. Reheat gently to preserve texture.
TIPS
Measure accurately; Preheat pans/oven; Avoid overcooking; Taste and adjust seasoning; Rest before slicing when needed.
