No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Pie

INGREDIENTS:

For the Crust:

1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (about 20–25 cookies, crushed)

1/4 cup granulated sugar

6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)

For the Peanut Butter Filling:

1 cup creamy peanut butter

8 oz cream cheese (softened to room temperature)

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip, thawed)

For the Chocolate Ganache:

1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/4 cup heavy cream

Optional Toppings:

Whipped cream

Crushed peanuts

Chocolate shavings

DIRECTIONS:

Step 1: Make the Crust

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.

Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Use the back of a spoon or the bottom of a measuring cup to smooth and compact the crust.

Chill the crust in the refrigerator for at least 15–20 minutes to set.

Step 2: Prepare the Peanut Butter Filling

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and peanut butter together until smooth and creamy.

Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.

Gently fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is light and fluffy.

Step 3: Assemble the Pie

Spread the peanut butter filling evenly over the chilled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Chill the pie in the refrigerator while you prepare the chocolate ganache …