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    Home » Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie (Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free)

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie (Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free)

    Published: Feb 1, 2018 · Modified: Sep 2, 2020 by Laura · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie recipe is everything a dessert should be {and more}. A creamy peanut butter filling sits on top of a fudgy brownie crust and is topped with a luscious chocolate peanut butter ganache. Plus it's gluten-free, grain-free and dairy-free! 

    Front view of a slice of Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie recipe on a plate with a bite taken out of it

    This Peanut Butter Pie with a brownie crust is the embodiment of perfection...in dessert form.

    I mean seriously, It’s everything a dessert should be {and more}. A creamy peanut butter filling sits on top of a fudgy brownie crust and is topped with a luscious chocolate peanut butter ganache. Plus this bombshell is gluten-free, grain-free and dairy-free!

    This Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie was born in my mind long before it came to life in my kitchen. The first time I made it was on Thanksgiving. I know that testing a new recipe on such an important holiday is gutsy. But since I basically combined all of my favorite desserts into this one epically delicious, completely irresistible, utterly perfect treat... I figured it couldn’t possibly go wrong...and I was so right.

    What's not to love? Ultra fudgy, flourless brownie crust....good. Creamy, slightly sweet, silky smooth peanut butter filling...good. Melt-in-your-mouth dark chocolate ganache...good. 

    Overhead view of Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie recipe in circular pie dish with peanut butter drizzle and chocolate leaf decorations

    How to make Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

    Here are a few quick notes to ensure that your pie turns out perfectly!

    1. Chilling. Do not chill the brownie before pouring the peanut butter filling on top. Leaving it at room temperature ensures that the two layers blend together nicely. DO chill the peanut butter filling before adding the ganache.  The peanut butter layer needs to be hardened in order to support the ganache! Then the entire pie needs to chill for at least 2 hours, or overnight, before serving!
    2. Ganache. Be extra careful and do not let the coconut cream come to a boil. It should just barely start bubbling before the chocolate chips and peanut butter are added to it! Then let it cool  a touch before pouring it on top of the pie.
    3. Serving. This Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie recipe is best served cold! I do enjoy letting it sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes before serving, because I think it makes the peanut butter flavor a bit more intense!

    Side/front view of a slice of chocolate peanut butter pie on a plate

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie: Substitutions

    As always, I recommend following the recipe as written for the best results. Here are a few potential substitutions.

    • Dark Chocolate Chips. I have recently fallen in love with these Sunspire 65% Cocoa Chocolate Chips! They are SO good! To be sure that this recipe is dairy-free, be sure to choose a variety that contains no milk...like these or these. If you prefer a sweeter chocolate, you can use milk chocolate chips, but they will not be dairy-free!
    • Tapioca Starch. Arrowroot powder and cornstarch can be seamlessly substituted for tapioca starch/flour!
    • Coconut sugar. Any granulated sugar works well in this recipe. I have also used organic cane sugar with great results!
    • Coconut oil. In the brownie layer, coconut oil can be substituted with ghee or butter (not dairy-free). I do not recommend substituting the coconut oil in the filling, because I haven't tried it!
    • Powdered sugar. This is not a health food recipe (LOL)! I use regular powdered sugar, but if you'd like to try a refined sugar free version you can make your own using this recipe.

    front view of a slice of Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie with a bite taken out of it and the fork with the bite sitting next to it on the plate

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    Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

    Laura
    Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie is everything a dessert should be {and more}. A creamy peanut butter filling sits on top of a fudgy brownie crust and is topped with a luscious chocolate peanut butter ganache. Plus it's gluten-free, grain-free and dairy-free!
    5 from 16 votes
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Chilling time 2 hrs
    Total Time 3 hrs
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16 People
    Calories 421 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Brownie Crust:

    • 6 TBS Coconut Oil (or butter)
    • ¾ cup (6 oz) dark chocolate chips
    • ½ cup coconut sugar
    • 2 tsp vanilla extract
    • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
    • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 3 TBS tapioca starch/flour
    • ¼ tsp sea salt
    • ½ cup mini chocolate chips

    Peanut Butter Filling

    • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
    • 1 (14 oz) can coconut cream (1 ½ cups)
    • ¼ cup coconut oil
    • ¾ cup powdered sugar*
    • 1 tsp vanilla
    • ¼ to ½ tsp sea salt

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Ganache

    • 1 cup chocolate chips
    • 1 cup coconut cream
    • 2 TBS peanut butter

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
    • Grease a deep-dish 10” pie plate, set aside.

    Brownie Crust:

    • In a small bowl, stir together cocoa powder tapioca starch and sea salt. Set aside.
    • In a large microwave-safe mixing bowl or in a medium saucepan on the stovetop over medium-low heat, melt coconut oil (or butter) and chocolate chips together and stir until smooth.
    • Remove from heat and add sugar, vanilla, eggs and salt and stir until combined.
    • Add dry mixture and stir/whisk until batter is smooth and there are no lumps.
    • Add ½ cup mini chocolate chips and stir by hand until they’re evenly distributed.
    • Pour batter into your prepared pie dish.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with wet crumbs.
    • Set aside to cool.

    Peanut Butter Filling:

    • While the brownie crust is baking, make the peanut butter filling.
    • Combine peanut butter, coconut cream and coconut oil in a small saucepan.
    • Whisk over medium-low heat until ingredients are melted and mixture is smooth.
    • Remove from heat and add salt, vanilla extract and powdered sugar and whisk until smooth.
    • Pour over prepared brownie crust and smooth it out to remove any air bubbles.
    • Place pie in the refrigerator to cool for at least 1 hour, or until the peanut butter filling has hardened.

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Ganache:

    • Warm coconut cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just barely starts to bubble. Do not let it boil.
    • Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips and peanut butter until the chips are melted and the mixture is smooth.
    • Let it cool slightly and then pour it over the cooled/hardened pie.
    • Return the pie to the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight, until the ganache is set!
    • Cut and serve!

    Notes

    *I loved this pie with ½ cup powdered sugar, but will admit that it's even better with ¾ cup. I recommend tasting and adjusting the amount of powdered sugar to your liking, adding up to 1 cup based on your preference! 
    *Nutritional information calculated based on this pie making 16 servings, which in my experience is accurate because it is incredibly rich so a little goes a LONG way. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 421kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 6.2gFat: 31.5gCholesterol: 23.3mgPotassium: 99.3mgFiber: 2.9gSugar: 27.2gCalcium: 19mgIron: 1.2mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Overhead view of Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie recipe in a pie dish with one triangular slice removed and sitting on a plate next ot the dish

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    1. Rebecca

      March 05, 2019 at 8:29 pm

      The brownie crust came out perfectly, but the peanut butter filling was just an oily mess. Used smooth peanut butter, coconut cream and coconut oil, but as soon as we would take it off the heat, it would get lumpy and really oily, no matter how much we whisked. We read and re-read the recipe... is there an obvious trick we missed?

      Reply
      • Laura

        March 06, 2019 at 3:25 pm

        Hey Rebecca! I am unsure why that would happen, I have made this many times and haven't run into that issue.

        Reply
    2. Brittany

      November 30, 2018 at 8:38 pm

      I can’t wait to make this 😍

      Reply
    3. Ashlee

      November 19, 2018 at 10:30 am

      How would I go about making the peanut butter drizzle you have on top of yours? I want to make this for Thanksgiving!

      Reply
      • Laura

        November 19, 2018 at 10:35 am

        I just melted peanut butter and drizzled it on! 😉

        Reply
        • Ashlee

          November 21, 2018 at 3:22 pm

          Awesome! Thanks!

    4. Jessica

      November 07, 2018 at 7:37 am

      My son has an egg allergy-what could we sub for the egg in the brownies??

      Reply
      • Laura

        November 08, 2018 at 6:32 am

        Hey Jessica! I have never tried making these brownies with an egg substitute! If you do, please let me know how it goes!

        Reply
    5. Talia

      June 28, 2018 at 11:37 am

      Can you taste the coconut???

      Reply
      • Laura

        June 29, 2018 at 7:53 am

        Hey Talia! I don't think you can, but I LOVE coconut so I might not be the best judge! If you're worried you can always substitute butter or ghee for the coconut oil! And heavy whipping cream for the coconut cream!

        Reply
    6. Kathy

      April 03, 2018 at 10:05 am

      This looks amazing.. Do you know how many calories this has?

      Thank you....

      Reply
      • Laura

        April 03, 2018 at 11:34 am

        I can calculate the nutritional information for you! You just might be happier not knowing with this one! 😉

        Reply
    7. Kristen

      February 13, 2018 at 1:33 am

      I am just wondering if you know if Natural Peanut Butter will work? It says creamy peanut butter so was wondering what kind you used? Thanks!!

      Reply
      • Laura

        February 13, 2018 at 2:57 pm

        Hey Kristen! I use a natural (one ingredient only: peanuts) peanut butter and it works great!

        Reply
    8. Liz

      February 02, 2018 at 3:53 pm

      Holy cow this looks UNBELIEVABLE!! I am totally going to make this for Nate for Valentine's Day! Such a genius recipe Laura 🙂

      Reply
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