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Frozen Chocolate Peanut Butter Cream Pie is an easy yet delicious treat. Whipped peanut butter cream and scoops of chocolate ice cream are piled high onto a chocolate cookie crust. Top this peanut pie with chocolate fudge (or homemade ganache) and my โmagic shell.โ Itโs everyoneโs favorite ice cream pie!
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I feel like I talk about my grandma all the time now, but sheโs become one of my biggest sources of inspiration and ideas. So much of what I do today is because of her. I strive to achieve her ability to make everything she touched look effortless and pretty!
She was such a pro when it came to everything in the home realm. She just had that special touch!
One of Nonnieโs best-known recipes is her chocolate peanut butter ice cream cake. It has six ingredients. Itโs the best ice cream cake around. I shared the recipe many years ago, and itโs always a summertime favorite for anyone who makes it. You become addicted to making itโone because itโs so easy, and two because itโs so delicious.
I stole Nonnieโs idea for the cake and made the tiniest adjustments to make it half old-fashioned peanut pie, and half ice cream cake.
Simply layer a chocolate cookie crust with scoops of chocolate ice cream and whipped peanut butter cream. Using peanutty cream makes the peanut butter layer soft, even when frozen. Itโs the yummiest.
Details
Step 1: make the cookie crust
Nonnie always used chocolate wafer cookies, but those have since been discontinued. If you can find them, a few brands still makeย them. I now use the two halves of Oreo cookies minus the cream.
I donโt usually resort to using Oreo cookies, but they best match the taste of those old-school wafer cookies. One of these days, Iโll make my own cookies, but thatโs going to be a little more of a project!
Take the cookies and pulse them in a food processor with a stick of melted butter until you have cookie crumbs. Press the cookie crumbs into the bottom of a spring form pan.
Step 2: the peanut butter cream
Next, whip creamy peanut butter with heavy cream and powdered sugar. I prefer to use a low amount of sugar since we donโt love overly sweet desserts. If you know you like things sweet, add the sugar to your taste.
Whip everything together with an electric mixer until itโs creamy, like a peanut butter whipped cream.
Step 3: layer the ice cream and peanut cream
Now, take scoops of ice cream and arrange them in the bottom of the cookie crust. Spoon the peanut cream over the ice cream. Freeze until the peanut layer is firm.
Step 4: the chocolate sauce
Next, I made homemade chocolate sauce with a couple of bars of chocolate and cream. You can do the same or use fudge sauce.
Spoon the chocolate over the peanut layer, then add cookie crumbs and peanuts. Freeze for a few hours until firm.
Step 5: the chocolate chocolate shell
Nonnie always topped her ice cream cake with a magic shell topping. I make my own with chocolate and coconut oil.
Pour the chocolate shell over the ice cream cake and let it firm up. I like to sprinkle with a few flakes of sea salt, too! Once the shell hardens, slice the cake while the chocolate is softer. This way, you will get clean-cut slices!
Now serve the pie, or continue to freeze it until youโre ready to serve. Itโs so delicious! I know you will love it. Creamy, sweet, fudgy and salty. Plus, itโs easy to make and no-bake too!
Looking for other homemade ice cream recipes? Here are a few ideas:ย
Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars
Blackberry Lavender Ice Cream Sandwiches
Swirled Berry Ice Cream Butter Cake
Fudgy Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pretzel Cake
Malted Milk Cookies nโ Cream Ice Cream Sandwiches
No Churn Minted White Chocolate Swirled Ice Cream
Peanut Butter Brownie Ice Cream Bars
Lastly, if you make this Frozen Chocolate Peanut Butter Cream Pie be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And, of course, if you do make this recipe, donโt forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Frozen Chocolate Peanut Butter Cream Pie
Ingredientsย
- 3 cups chocolate wafer cookies
- 1 stick salted butter, melted
- 1 pint chocolate ice cream
- 2 cups creamy peanut butter , 1 (16 ounce jar)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup fudge sauce, warmed
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
- flaky sea salt
Instructionsย
- 1. Line an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper.2. In a food processor, pulse the cookies and butter together until you have crumbs. Reserve 1/4 cup crumbs for topping. Press the remaining crumbs into the bottom of the prepared pan, packing it in tightly.3. Using an electric mixer, whip the peanut butter, heavy cream, and powdered sugar in a large bowl until soft peaks form, 1-3 minutes. 4. Add scoops of ice cream to the cookie crust. Spoon the peanut butter cream over the ice cream, spreading in an even layer. Freeze for 30 minutes, then pour over the fudge sauce. Sprinkle with the remaining cookie crumbs and peanuts. Freeze for 3 hours or until firm. 5. Melt the chocolate and coconut oil together in the microwave for about 1 minute. Remove the cake from the freezer and release it from the springform pan. Pour the chocolate shell over the cake. Sprinkle with sea salt. 6. When the chocolate hardens, cut the cake, then serve or freeze until ready to serve. And Enjoy!!
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If you are making this in advance how long can you keep in the freezer? And should it be stored in a container?
Hey Altea,
Yes, you can make and keep in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
I hope you love this recipe!
I need to make this..Can I leave the cream in the Oreos for the crust?
Hi Holly! Yes, you can absolutely leave the cream in the oreos for the crust! Hope you LOVE this pie!! ๐ xT
chocolate is my favorite….
Same! I am such a chocolate lover too! Hope you give this recipe a try! ๐ xT
Total hit for Fatherโs Day! I made it in layers and froze as I had time the day before and morning of, loves that I could space it out. So simple!
Hey Lauren,
Awesome! Thank you so much for giving this recipe a try, Iโm so glad to hear it was enjoyed! Have the best week:)
How would you make this without a springform pan? I was thinking of making it in a pie plate, but not sure how I would do the topping – it wouldn’t get on the sides that way. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!
Hi Melissa,
The chocolate doesn’t do down the sides anyways, but a pie plate is not going to be big enough for this recipe. You could try a 9×13 pan to see how that works! xx
This was the best dessert I’ve ever made – so unbelievably good. For anyone close to a Trader Joe’s, I used TJs Double Chocolate Wafer Cookies for the crust!
Hey Jordan,
Thank you so much for making this recipe and your feedback, so glad to hear it was a winner! Happy Sunday! xT
So easy and so good. I used graham crumbs vs Oreos. It was delicious
Hey Lisa,
Wonderful! So glad to hear this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for making it! Have a great weekend:)
Easy to make and my teens loved this! Next time, I will not do as much of the peanut butter layer as itโs very rich. Great summer pie!
Hey Jen,
Thanks so much for trying this recipe and your comment, love to hear that it turned out well for you! xT
Yum! Delicious
Hey Melissa,
So glad to hear that you enjoyed this recipe, thanks so much for making it and your feedback! xx
Can you slice straight out of the freezer or do you need to let it soften?
Trying this with a brownie crust!
Hi Emily,
You will want to let it sit for a bit:) I hope you love this recipe! Happy Sunday! xx
Wow. Again, WOW!! Not only is this easy and quick, but dang good!
Hey Dawn,
Happy Sunday! I appreciate you making this recipe and your feedback, so glad to hear it turned out nicely for you! xx
Incredible Tiegen! We don’t have fudge sauce here in the UK, I noticed you said you “made homemade chocolate sauce with a couple of bars of chocolate and cream”. Are you able to share any more details about that? Thank you! (Eg volume of each. I presume you just melt and stir together). Thank you again!
Can you make this a couple of days ahead? If so, how soon before eating do you need to take it out?
I didnโt see the recipe for the homemade fudge sauce??
I appreciate your reply โฆ I want to make this for out of town company arriving in a few days! Trying to make things ahead so we can visit the whole time.
This looks amazing!! I am going to make this asap! I know my family will love it. Thanks Nonnie and Tieghan!!
Thanks so much, Jennifer! I hope you love this recipe:) Let me know how it turns out! xx
For homemade chocolate sauce, instead of store bought fudge sauce, what is the measurement for the Chocolate and cream? thank you! Can’t wait to make this for the family!
Hi Tieghan,
You mentioned you use natural peanut butter. Do you think using almond butter (similar consistency) as a sub would work for littles peanut allergies? I feel like that swap doesn’t always work for flavor.
Hey Amber,
Sure, almond butter would work, sunflower butter would also be a great option! Let me know if you give this recipe a try! xx
Hi! So excited to try this. Could you make it a few days ahead? If so, how soon before eating would you recommend taking it out? Thanks so much!!
Hey Caroline,
Yes, totally! I would give it 30-60 minutes before serving:) I hope you love this recipe! xT