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Irresistible No-Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie Recipe

A delicious no-bake dessert combining crunchy pretzel crust with creamy peanut butter filling, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups crushed pretzels Provides a salty, crunchy crust
  • ½ cup unsalted butter Binds pretzels; can substitute with coconut oil
Peanut Butter Filling
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Adds sweetness and stabilizes filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese Must be softened for easy mixing
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter Main flavor; natural peanut butter can also work
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavors
  • 1 cup whipped topping Can substitute with coconut whipped cream
Chocolate Layer
  • 1 package instant chocolate pudding Must be instant for proper setting
  • 2 cups milk Use whole or 2% for optimal creaminess
Toppings
  • 1 cup additional whipped topping For layering on top
  • to taste chocolate sauce For drizzling
  • to taste crushed pretzels For added crunch

Equipment

  • 13x9 baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a 13x9 baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Melt ½ cup of unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in 2 cups of crushed pretzels until coated. Press into the bottom of the prepared dish and bake for 5 minutes. Let cool.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of powdered sugar, 8 oz softened cream cheese, 1 cup creamy peanut butter, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Beat until smooth. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping.
  4. Spread the peanut butter mixture evenly over the cooled crust. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Whisk together 1 package of instant chocolate pudding mix and 2 cups of milk until thickened. Pour over the chilled peanut butter layer and smooth with a spatula.
  6. Spread 1 cup of whipped topping over the chocolate layer. Chill for at least 3 hours or overnight before serving.
  7. Before serving, sprinkle crushed pretzels over the pie and drizzle with chocolate sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill time is essential for the best texture and flavor. Feel free to customize with different nut butters or pudding flavors.

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