Description
No-Bake Peanut Butter Ganache Mud Pie is a rich, chilled dessert with layers of chocolate ganache, peanut butter mousse, and cookie crust. Perfect for summer, no oven required!
Ingredients
For the Crust:
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into chunks
2 tablespoons semisweet mini chocolate chips
1 teaspoon instant espresso or coffee granules (optional)
Pinch of fine salt
22 chocolate sandwich cookies, finely crushed
For the Ganache:
1/3 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
Pinch of fine salt
For the Mousse:
1 1/4 cups cold heavy cream
1 cup + 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
For Finishing:
2 tablespoons semisweet mini chocolate chips
1/4 cup salted cocktail peanuts, coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Use a 9-inch springform pan with the base flipped so the lip is on the underside. Lightly spray with nonstick spray and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Make the Crust: Melt butter and chocolate chips in the microwave for 30-40 seconds. Stir in espresso granules (if using) and salt. Combine with crushed cookies and mix until well coated. Press into the prepared pan, forming a base and 1-inch sides. Freeze to set.
- Prepare the Ganache: In a double boiler, melt chocolate chips, cream, peanut butter, and salt until smooth. Spread half of the ganache over the crust and set aside.
- Make the Mousse: Whip 1 cup of heavy cream with 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar until medium peaks form. In another bowl, beat cream cheese, remaining sugar and cream, salt, vanilla, and peanut butter until smooth. Fold in whipped cream in batches until just combined.
- Assemble the Pie: Spread half the mousse over the ganache layer. Drizzle the rest of the ganache, then top with remaining mousse. Smooth the top with a spatula and garnish with chocolate chips and peanuts. Refrigerate overnight.
Notes
Chill mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream.
High-quality peanut butter enhances flavor.
Clean slices with a warm knife for a professional presentation.
Can be made ahead and stored in fridge or freezer.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: Additional Time (Chill): 8 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Protein: 8g