Description
Indulgent no bake Snickers pie combines creamy peanut butter filling with chocolate and caramel layers. Rich chocolate crust and chopped candy bars create a delightful dessert you can savor without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 1.5 cups (354 ml) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
- 8 ounces (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (250 g) creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 1 (3.4 ounces / 96 g) box cheesecake instant pudding mix
- 1.5 cups (354 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces (226 g) frozen whipped topping, softened
Topping:
- 1 cup (150 g) chopped snickers bar candy + extra to decorate
Instructions
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a mixing bowl, stirring until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Transfer the crumb mixture into a 9″ pie dish, using fingertips or a flat-bottomed measuring cup to create an even, compact layer across the bottom and sides.
- Place the crust in a preheated 350°F oven and bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden, then remove and allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- Using a stand mixer, blend cream cheese, peanut butter, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate the pudding mix into the cream cheese mixture, beating until fully integrated and consistent in texture.
- With the mixer running on low speed, gradually stream in heavy whipping cream, ensuring a slow and steady pour to maintain mixture stability.
- Gently fold in half of the whipped topping using a spatula, creating a light and airy filling.
- Carefully mix in chopped Snickers bars, distributing them evenly throughout the filling.
- Transfer the filling into the cooled graham cracker crust, smoothing the top with an offset spatula for a clean, even surface.
- Refrigerate the pie for a minimum of 2 hours to allow the filling to set and flavors to meld.
- Before serving, garnish with remaining whipped topping and additional chopped Snickers bars for a decorative finish.
Notes
- Enhance crust texture by using a measuring cup with a flat bottom for even pressing, ensuring a compact and sturdy base.
- Soften cream cheese and peanut butter at room temperature beforehand to prevent lumps and achieve a smoother filling consistency.
- Crush Snickers bars finely for better distribution throughout the pie, creating a more balanced flavor in each bite.
- Substitute graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies for a celiac-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg