Description
This decadent Snickers pie features a no-bake peanut butter and chocolate layered filling on a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with whipped cream, chopped Snickers bars, and caramel drizzle. Perfect as a rich, crowd-pleasing dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 ยฝ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ยฝ cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 package (3.9 oz) chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups milk (for pudding)
- 1 cup whipped cream (plus extra for topping)
- 4-5 Snickers bars, chopped
- ยผ cup caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and mix until all crumbs are evenly coated. This mixture will form the base of your pie.
- Bake the crust: Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the crust is lightly golden and fragrant. Remove from oven and allow it to cool completely before adding the filling.
- Make the peanut butter layer: In a mixing bowl, stir together creamy peanut butter and sweetened condensed milk until the mixture becomes smooth and homogeneous. Pour this over the cooled crust, spreading it evenly to create the first filling layer.
- Prepare the chocolate pudding: In another bowl, whisk the chocolate pudding mix with 2 cups of cold milk until it thickens. Pour the pudding over the peanut butter layer and smooth it evenly.
- Add the whipped cream layer: Fold 1 cup of whipped cream into the remaining chocolate pudding mixture gently to maintain fluffiness. Spread this combined layer over the chocolate pudding for a creamy topping.
- Chill the pie: Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. This chilling allows the layers to set perfectly and the flavors to meld.
- Finish and serve: Before serving, garnish the pie with extra whipped cream, sprinkle the chopped Snickers bars on top, and drizzle with additional caramel sauce for an indulgent finish.
Notes
- Ensure the crust cools completely before adding the peanut butter layer to prevent melting or mixing.
- Use cold milk when preparing the pudding for proper thickening.
- Refrigerate the pie for optimal texture and flavor development; minimum 4 hours is essential.
- For a quicker option, use store-bought whipped topping but fresh whipped cream yields best flavor.
- Chopped Snickers bars add texture and extra sweetness; adjust quantity to preference.
- This pie is best served chilled and consumed within 2-3 days for freshness.
