Easy No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Recipe

What could be more heavenly than a low-carb pie that requires no heating up in the oven? With this easy no bake chocolate peanut butter pie recipe, it's, well...as easy as pie. 

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• Why you'll love it
• Ingredients
• Tips
• Instructions
• ️ Serving suggestions
• Variations
• FAQs
• Related recipes
• Recipe

Why you'll love it

This recipe will teach you how to make a bakeless crust and pie filling. The biggest joy of making these types of desserts is not only the low net carbs but also avoiding the heat.

You see, even if you have the best HVAC system, being in the same vicinity as a 425-degree oven for a couple of hours makes a sweltering summer day even more unbearable.

There is so much to love about this pie! The smooth and creamy chocolate ganache on top of the creamy peanut butter mixture, all on a delicious crumb crust.

This pie really tastes like peanut butter cups, but it will keep you in ketosis. You can enjoy a delicious slice of pie without going over your macros.

Ingredients

I used only sugar-free and low-carb ingredients to make this delicious no bake chocolate and peanut butter pie. Here is more information about what I used.

Chocolate crust

First, here are the ingredients I used to make the sugar-free Oreo crust.

Almond flour

Use almond flour, not almond meal. If you use almond meal, the crust will have a grainy texture.

Cocoa powder

Sugar-free cocoa powder is essential if you want the crust to have a chocolate flavor.

Sweetener

Use your favorite keto-friendly sweetener to sweeten the crust.

Coconut flour

A bit of coconut flour will make the crust crispier, resembling a graham cracker or Oreo crust.

Butter

Either salted or unsalted butter will work just fine.

Peanut butter layer

You only need a few simple ingredients for the peanut butter filling.

Cream cheese

Use full-fat cream cheese. Not only will it enhance the flavor and creamy consistency, but it's better for you when you are on the keto diet.

Natural peanut butter

For a really creamy filling, use natural creamy peanut butter.

Vanilla extract

Pure vanilla extract will make this taste like a classic pie.

Heavy cream

A bit of heavy cream will thin out the peanut butter and enhance the complexity of the flavors.

Powdered sugar substitute

This will sweeten the pie while also making the peanut butter filling extra fluffy.

Chocolate topping

The chocolate ganache is the best part! You only need two ingredients.

Dark chocolate

Either use some rich dark chocolate squares or sugar-free semi-sweet chocolate chips. It all depends on how you want it to taste.

Heavy cream

The heavy cream alters how thick the ganache is.

Please note: Check out the recipe card at the bottom for a full list of ingredients used to make this low-carb recipe.

Tips

• Make your own powdered sugar. Combine granulated sweetener and arrowroot or inulin in a food processor or blender.
• Use a food processor. When you make the crust, place the ingredients in a food processor, so they are all blended well.
• Use less heavy cream for a thicker ganache. The more heavy cream you use, the thinner the chocolate drizzle will be.

Instructions

Here's how to make a sugar-free pie that tastes just like Reese's peanut butter cups.

Make the crust

Ready to make the chocolate sugar-free Oreo crust for this easy chocolate peanut butter pie?

Grab all the ingredients for the base of the pie and melt the butter. Once the butter has melted, pour it into the microwave-safe bowl.

Next, combine the crust ingredients and add to the melted butter. Mix the ingredients. You can use a fork to blend everything together.

Press the crust firmly into a 9-inch pie pan. But before you do, spray the pan with non-stick cooking spray. I like Spectrum Natural's coconut oil spray.

Let the crust set

This no bake chocolate peanut butter pie isn't instant, so you'll have to let it sit in the fridge for a couple of hours to let the crust settle and cool. So go ahead and place it in the fridge now.

Making the creamy peanut butter filling

For the filling, you'll need full-fat cream cheese (yes, full fat; the fat will help prevent cravings for high-carb foods). Also, use some creamy peanut butter (buy organic if you can), vanilla extract, and heavy cream.

And to get the sweet taste, you'll also want a little powdered low-carb sweetener. I like to use either Sukrin Melis or Swerve Confectioners.

These ingredients (minus the whipping cream) all need to be mixed until a perfectly-smooth consistency is achieved, just like a high-sugar pie. And you'll want a hand-mixer in a large bowl or stand mixer to create the filling.

Now, it's time to add the heavy cream. Blend it with the other ingredients at medium-high speed. The pie filling should start to thicken and hold a peak.

Finally, pour it into the pie crust and place it in the fridge for a few hours to set.

Add a chocolate ganache topping

Combine the chocolate and heavy cream in a small sauce saucepan over medium heat. And then, whisk the two together as the chocolate melts and allow to cool slightly.

I like to drizzle the sauce over the pie right before serving the dessert. But you can spread it right over the top if desired.

️ Serving suggestions

Since this pie is so rich, I suggest enjoying it with a cup of bulletproof coffee. You can also pair it with a lighter dessert, like some almond flour cookies.

If you are still craving chocolate, some keto chocolate mousse might hit the spot!

Variations

There are a few different variations you can make to this pie. First, try adding some whipped cream on top. It will contrast beautifully with the chocolate ganache.

You don't have to make a chocolate crust - just leave the cocoa powder out to make a graham cracker crumb crust.

If you like texture in your pie, then use chunky peanut butter. Not everyone is a fan of the crunchy variety, but it could be a lot of fun if you are.

FAQs

Before we get to the printable recipe card, here are some questions people often ask about this yummy pie recipe.

Related recipes

If you love peanut butter, then I have some other delicious low-carb peanut butter desserts you should make next. They are some of my favorites when my sweet tooth roars.

• Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge only has 3 grams net carbs in each piece and is a pure treat.
• Homemade Keto Peanut Butter Cups won’t cause any digestive stress like store-bought ones.
• Keto Peanut Butter Brownies are a fun treat for chocolate and peanut butter lovers alike.
• Low-Carb Peanut Butter Balls is an easy recipe with only a handful of ingredients!
• Keto Peanut Butter Chocolate Bark is rich and creamy and tastes just like a peanut butter chocolate bark should.

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Recipe

First published on July 30, 2018. Post updated on June 23, 2022, with additional recipe information and new photos.