No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Pretzel Pie Recipe
This No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Pretzel Pie combines a crunchy pretzel crust with creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate pudding layers, topped with fluffy whipped topping. It’s an easy-to-make dessert that requires no baking, perfect for satisfying sweet and salty cravings effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Pretzel Crust
- 8 oz pretzels, crushed (plus additional for topping if desired)
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
Peanut Butter Layer
- 16 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (plus a little additional for topping if desired)
Chocolate Pudding Layer
- 5.9 oz instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 ½ cups milk
Topping
- 8 oz whipped topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Pretzel Crust: Crush the pretzels into small pieces. Melt the butter in the microwave. In a bowl, combine the crushed pretzels and melted butter, stirring until well combined. Spread the mixture evenly in the bottom of a 7×10-inch baking dish, pressing down firmly to form a solid crust.
- Make the Peanut Butter Layer: In a mixing bowl, combine the room temperature cream cheese, powdered sugar, and creamy peanut butter. Mix until smooth and creamy, ensuring the mixture is well blended. Evenly spread this peanut butter mixture over the pretzel crust, creating a uniform layer.
- Prepare the Chocolate Pudding: Follow the directions on the instant pudding package, reducing the milk amount by ½ cup — use 2 ½ cups milk with the 5.9 oz pudding mix. Whisk the mixture until it thickens. For dairy-free milk, use a hand mixer on high speed to ensure proper thickening. Once thickened, pour the pudding evenly over the peanut butter layer, smoothing the surface gently.
- Add the Whipped Topping: Spread the whipped topping evenly over the chocolate pudding layer, smoothing it to cover the entire surface of the pie evenly.
- Chill & Serve: Refrigerate the pie for at least 1 hour to allow all layers to set properly. Once chilled, slice and serve. Enjoy this delicious, no-bake dessert!
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a smooth peanut butter layer.
- Reducing milk for the pudding layer helps the dessert hold its shape better.
- For added texture and presentation, top with extra crushed pretzels or a drizzle of peanut butter.
- This pie should be kept refrigerated and consumed within 2-3 days for best freshness.
- To make it dairy-free, substitute cream cheese, milk, and whipped topping with suitable non-dairy alternatives.
Keywords: No-Bake, Peanut Butter, Chocolate, Pretzel, Pie, Dessert, Easy, Cream Cheese, Instant Pudding
