Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie 

A delightfully indulgent no-bake dessert, this Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie delivers the ultimate sweet-and-salty experience. A buttery, crunchy pretzel crust provides the foundation for layers of fluffy peanut butter filling and a rich chocolate mousse or ganache topping. With its creamy textures and contrasting flavors, it’s perfect for summer gatherings or any time you want a show-stopping treat without turning on the oven. This pie is easy to assemble ahead of time, making it ideal for parties or simply enjoying a decadent dessert at home. 

Ingredients

• Pretzel Crust
  
  

  • 7 oz salted pretzels (about 1¾ cups pretzel crumbs)
    
    

  • ¼ cup light brown sugar (packed)
    
    

  • 8–10 Tbsp melted butter (add more if needed)
    
    

  • Optional: pinch kosher salt
    
    

• Peanut Butter Filling
  
  

  • 6 oz cream cheese, room temperature
    
    

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
    
    

  • 6 Tbsp creamy peanut butter
    
    

  • 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
    
    

  • ¾ cup cold heavy cream
    
    

• Chocolate Topping
  
  

  • Dark chocolate mousse or ganache (semi-sweet chocolate + cream)
    
    

• To Garnish
  
  

  • Dark chocolate curls
    
    

  • Chopped roasted peanuts
    
    

  • Flaky sea salt (optional)
    
    

Directions

1. Make crust: Blitz pretzels into fine crumbs (leave some texture). Mix crumbs with brown sugar and melted butter until the mixture packs like wet sand. Press firmly into a removable-bottom tart pan. Chill or briefly freeze to set.
   
   

2. Prepare filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, peanut butter, and vanilla until fluffy. Whip cream separately, then gently fold into peanut mixture. Spread evenly over chilled crust.
   
   

3. Add chocolate layer: Pour or spread chocolate mousse or ganache over the peanut butter layer. Smooth the top and chill the pie until fully set (at least 4 hours or overnight).
   
   

4. Garnish & serve: Before serving, top with chocolate curls, chopped peanuts, and a sprinkle of sea salt. Slice gently and enjoy chilled.
   
   

Nutrients (approximate per slice, 8 servings)

• Calories: ~480–550 kcal
  
  

• Fat: ~35–40 g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: ~35–40 g
  
  

• Sugar: ~25–30 g
  
  

• Protein: ~8–10 g