Description
These Frozen Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Cups are gluten-free, creamy, and packed with layers of chocolatey and nut butter goodness! With a crunchy graham cracker crust, rich peanut butter filling, and smooth chocolate ganache, they’re the perfect frozen dessert for any occasion. Easy to make and freezer-friendly—whip up a batch and enjoy a delicious treat anytime!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup finely chopped gluten-free graham crackers
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons butter (or non-dairy alternative), melted
- ¾ cup cream cheese (dairy or non-dairy), room temperature
- 1 cup sifted confectioners’ sugar
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter (or any nut/seed butter)
- ½ cup vegan creamer (soy, almond, or coconut) or half-and-half
- 9 ounces whipped topping (like So Delicious® CocoWhip or homemade coconut whipped cream)
- ½ cup chopped Snickers or chocolate-caramel bars (like No Whey!®)
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips (dairy or non-dairy)
- ½ cup vegan creamer (or half-and-half)
- ¼ – ½ cup chopped candy bars (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter (or nut/seed butter)
- 1/8 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 12 muffin tins with cupcake liners.
- In a small bowl, mix crushed gluten-free graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter until it holds together when pressed.
- Divide the crust mixture evenly among the muffin cups and press it into the bottom. Bake for 8 minutes, then cool.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Stir in peanut butter and creamer. Fold in whipped topping and chopped candy.
- Spoon the filling into the muffin cups, filling them to the top. Freeze for 1 hour until firm.
- For the ganache, melt the chocolate chips and creamer over medium heat until smooth. Cool slightly and spoon over the frozen cups. Freeze again until set.
- Drizzle melted peanut butter over the tops, sprinkle with chopped candy and chocolate chips. Freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute peanut butter with any nut or seed butter of your choice.
- Use dairy-free alternatives for cream cheese, whipped topping, and chocolate to keep the recipe vegan.
- Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Pie Cup
- Calories: Approximately 350 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Cholesterol: 15mg (depending on dairy or non-dairy choices)