Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

Name: Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 398 min
Ingredients: 24 Oreo cookies ((about 2 cups cookie crumbs)); 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar; 4 Tablespoons salted butter ((melted)); ½ cup heavy cream; ¾ cup semisweet chocolate ((chips, chopped chocolate, etc)); ½ cup creamy peanut butter; 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream; 8 ounces cream cheese ((softened)); ¼ cup salted butter ((softened)); 1 cup creamy peanut butter; 2 cups powdered sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; ⅛ teaspoon sea salt; 2 cups whipping cream; ½ cup powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

By Laura

Posted Nov 14, 2025

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This chocolate peanut butter pie is the ultimate dessert for chocolate peanut butter lovers. It has four irresistible layers including a creamy peanut butter filling, a rich chocolate peanut butter ganache, an Oreo cookie crust and a delicious whipped cream topping.

a slice of chocolate peanut butter pie on a speckled ceramic plate. The pie has 4 layers from bottom to top they are an oreo cookie crust, chocolate ganache, peanut butter pie filling and whipped cream with chocolate shavings. There are chocolate chips and cookies around the plate.

Even after over a decade of professionally creating recipes, sometimes I create something so delicious I can hardly believe it- and this chocolate peanut butter pie is one such creation.

If you’re like me and really only thoroughly enjoy dessert if it contains both chocolate and peanut butter (like my puppy chow and chocolate peanut butter brownies) – then this recipe is one you will make once and love forever.

There are four layers if absolute irresistible deliciousness – starting with a simple Oreo crust (the only component that needs to be baked). A rich chocolate peanut butter ganache is then spread over that cookie crust and topped with the most luscious peanut butter filling (with a huge peanut butter taste).

For the grand finale, a generous amount of homemade whipped cream is spread over the top then dusted with finely chopped chocolate. One bite and you will be hooked – guaranteed.

a slice of chocolate peanut butter pie in a pie dish on it's side. The pie has 4 layers from bottom to top they are an oreo cookie crust, chocolate ganache, peanut butter pie filling and whipped cream with chocolate shavings. The rest of the pie is also in the dish.

Chocolate and Peanut Butter Pie: Ingredients & Substitutions

overhead photo of the ingredients in this chocolate peanut butter pie recipe in bowls and labeled.

Oreos. Any chocolate sandwich cookie will do – check out my Oreo pie crust recipe for suggestions. We use double stuffed Oreos, but regular work well too.
Salted butter. unsalted butter works well.
Cream cheese. Full fat is the best choice.
Creamy peanut butter. I suggest using a peanut butter that is solid at room temperature.
Heavy whipping cream. since it it whipped, there is no substitute for the whipping cream in this recipe!

a slice of chocolate peanut butter pie in a pie dish on it's side with a fork taking a bite. The pie has 4 layers from bottom to top they are an oreo cookie crust, chocolate ganache, peanut butter pie filling and whipped cream with chocolate shavings. The rest of the pie is also in the dish with an oreo cookie.

How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

Ok, I’ll be honest, none of the steps in this recipe are difficult, but there are quite a few steps meaning this is not a quick recipe. I’d say it’s moderately difficult due to the sheer amount of chilling and layers that need to be made. So, we’ll walk through the steps to ensure your success, and don’t forget to watch the video too.

Make the Oreo Crust

Since it has to bake, the first step is making the Oreo crust. Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).

Then, put the cookies in a food processor fitted with an “S” blade and process until they reach the texture of fine crumbs. You can also use a blender for this, but I find a food processor works better.

whole oreos in a food processor fitted with the "S" blade to make the oreo crust for chocolate peanut butter pie

oreo crumbs in a food processor fitted with the "S" blade with a spoon to make the oreo crust for chocolate peanut butter pie

Next, transfer the Oreo crumbs to a large bowl and add the granulated sugar and melted butter. Stir until the mixture clumps together.

oreo crumbs, sugar and melted butter before mixing in a ceramic dish with a silver spoon to make the crust for chocolate peanut butter pie

a hand holding a silver spoon stirring the oreo crumbs in a ceramic bowl making the crust for chocolate peanut butter pie

Then, press the oreo the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9” round pie dish.

a hand pressing the oreo crust mixture into a white pie dish making chocolate peanut butter pie

chocolate cookie crust in a white pie dish before baking making chocolate peanut butter pie

Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. After 8 minutes, remove it from the oven and put it in the freezer to cool (or outside on a very cold day).

chocolate cookie crust in a white pie dish after baking on a wire cooling rack making chocolate peanut butter pie

Make the Chocolate Peanut Butter Layer

While the crust is baking, heat the heavy cream until it beings to bubble but not boil.

Then, whisk in chocolate and peanut butter until smooth and let the mixture cool slightly.

heavy cream, peanut butter and chocolate chips in a white pot with a black rim before whisking making the chocolate peanut butter ganache for chocolate peanut butter pie

chocolate peanut butter ganache being whisked in a white pot with a black rim for chocolate peanut butter pie

Pour the chocolate layer into the cooled crust and spread it around the bottom and up the sides.

Transfer to the freezer (or again, outside on a cold day) to chill and harden completely.

chocolate ganache being spread over the baked oreo crust with a silver spoon making chocolate peanut butter pie

chocolate ganache evenly spread over the baked oreo crust with a silver spoon making chocolate peanut butter pie

Make the Peanut Butter Filling

Once the crust & peanut butter layer are completely chilled, make the filling. (Or you can make it and store it in the refrigerator until the crust is chilled).

In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the wire whisk attachment, or in a large bowl with a handheld mixer, beat the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.

heavy whipping cream in a glass mixing bowl on a gray surface before whipping

whipped heavy cream in a glass mixing bowl with the wire whisk attachment in the bowl on a gray surface

Transfer the whipped cream to a small bowl and set aside in the refrigerator.

whipped cream in a ceramic bowl making chocolate peanut butter pie

Then, beat the cream cheese, butter and peanut butter together until smooth (either with a hand mixer or in a standing mixer).

cream cheese, butter and peanut butter in a glass mixing bowl before beating making chocolate peanut butter pie

peanut butter and cream cheese mixture beaten together in a glass mixing bowl with the paddle attachment making chocolate peanut butter pie

Next, beat in the powdered sugar, vanilla and sea salt.

powdered sugar and vanilla added to the beaten peanut butter mixture in a glass bowl with the paddle attachment before mixing making chocolate peanut butter pie

chocolate peanut butter pie filling in a glass mixing bowl with the paddle attachment on a gray surface

Then, gently beat in the whipped heavy cream on low speed until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.

whipped cream added to the chocolate peanut butter pie filling before mixing in a glass mixing bowl with the paddle attachment on a gray surface

the peanut butter filling for chocolate peanut butter pie in a glass mixing bowl with the paddle attachment in the mixture

Evenly spread the filling into the chilled Oreo crust. Chill in the freezer while you make the whipped cream.

peanut butter filling being spread with a silver spoon over the chocolate ganache layer of a chocolate peanut butter pie in a white pie dish

peanut butter being spread over the chocolate ganache layer of a chocolate peanut butter pie in a white pie dish on a gray surface

Make the Homemade Whipped Cream

We have arrived at the final “layer!” Yay! To make the whipped cream, beat all the ingredients in a chilled mixing bowl until stiff peaks form. For more help and guidance on making homemade whipped cream see my homemade whipped cream recipe.

heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla in a glass mixing bowl before whipping to make the whipped cream topping for peanut butter pie

whipped cream in a glass mixing bowl with the wire whisk attachment to be used as the topping for chocolate peanut butter pie

Then, pipe or spread the whipped cream on top of the peanut butter filling in your desired pattern/design.

whipped cream being spread with a silver spoon over the peanut butter layer of this chocolate peanut butter pie recipe

assembled chocolate peanut butter pie in a white pie dish on a gray surface

Chill the pie for at least 4 hours, or overnight (preferred). (the crust soften as it sits so I prefer to let it chill overnight).

chocolate peanut butter pie with chocolate shavings on top on a gray surface in a white pie dish surrounded by chocolate chips, oreos and a pie server

Serve

Serve the pie chilled cut into slices. A little goes a long way with this chocolate peanut butter pie because it’s so rich.

We love serving it as a Thanksgiving dessert with our other pie recipes to give people who love chocolate and peanut butter a dessert they’ll be excited about.

a slice of chocolate peanut butter pie on a pie server being held over the pie in a pie dish. The pie has 4 layers from bottom to top they are an oreo cookie crust, chocolate ganache, peanut butter pie filling and whipped cream with chocolate shavings.

Store

Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3 to 5 days (if it lasts that long).

Freeze

This peanut butter chocolate pie freezes well either as a whole pie or in individual slices. I often will freeze the whole pie so I can make it ahead of time for Thanksgiving or a BBQ or potluck since it takes a good amount of time to make.

Freeze the entire pie. Set the pie on a flat surface in the freezer until frozen through. Then, wrap it tightly with plastic wrap and foil and freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before cutting and serving.

Freeze individual slices. If you have a few leftover slices you want to freeze, place them on a baking sheet and put them in the freezer. Then, once they’re frozen, wrap them in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Thaw in the refrigerator for about 3 hours (just remember to remove the plastic wrap before it thaws)!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Recipe FAQS

Can I make this Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie ahead of time?

Yes absolutely. It’s best when chilled overnight, so I recommend making it at least one day in advance. You can store it in the refrigerator for 2 days before serving. Or in the freezer for up to 1 month before serving.

Does Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie need to be refrigerated?

Yes absolutely. Do not leave this pie out at room temperature. Once served, put it in the refrigerator immediately.

What kind of peanut butter works best in this recipe?

I suggest using a creamy peanut butter that is solid at room temperature.

Can I use a store-bought crust?

Absolutely you can use a store-bought oreo crust or pie crust.

Can I make this pie without cream cheese?

No, I do not suggest omitting the cream cheese in this recipe. It’s a vital ingredient.

How do I get clean slices of Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie?

Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped clean between each cut.

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