Description
This Peanut Butter Chocolate Instant Pudding Pie is a luscious no-bake dessert combining rich chocolate pudding with creamy peanut butter and a crunchy graham cracker crust. Easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion, it features layers of smooth instant chocolate pudding and a fluffy peanut butter mousse topped with whipped cream, garnished with chocolate shavings and chopped peanuts for extra texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 (9-inch) graham cracker pie crust
Chocolate Pudding Layer
- 1 (3.9 oz) box instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
Peanut Butter Layer
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping, divided
Garnish (optional)
- Chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips
- Chopped peanuts
Instructions
- Prepare Pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk vigorously for 2 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Assemble Pudding Layer: Pour the thickened chocolate pudding into the graham cracker pie crust, smoothing the surface evenly with a spatula.
- Make Peanut Butter Mixture: In a separate bowl, beat the creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
- Fold in Whipped Topping: Fold half of the whipped topping into the peanut butter mixture gently until it becomes fluffy and well incorporated.
- Layer Peanut Butter Mixture: Spread the peanut butter mixture evenly over the chocolate pudding layer in the pie crust.
- Add Whipped Topping: Top the peanut butter layer with the remaining whipped topping, smoothing it out evenly to cover the entire surface.
- Garnish and Chill: Optionally, sprinkle chocolate shavings and chopped peanuts on top for added texture and flavor. Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours to allow it to set before serving.
Notes
- You can use a chocolate cookie crust for a richer flavor instead of graham cracker crust.
- For a lighter version, substitute with low-fat whipped topping and reduced-fat peanut butter.
- The pie can be made a day ahead and should be stored covered in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
