No Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie
If you love desserts that combine sweet, salty, and creamy flavors, this No-Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie will steal your heart. It’s an easy, no-oven-required treat that layers a buttery pretzel crust, a smooth peanut butter filling, rich chocolate pudding, and a fluffy whipped topping. Perfect for summer parties, holidays, or any day you don’t want to turn on the oven, this dessert always gets rave reviews.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Crushed pretzels | 2 cups |
| Unsalted butter, melted | ¾ cup |
| Granulated sugar | ½ cup |
| Cream cheese, softened | 8 oz |
| Creamy peanut butter | 1 cup |
| Powdered sugar | 1 cup |
| Whipped topping, thawed | 1 container (8 oz) |
| Instant chocolate pudding mix | 2 boxes (3.9 oz each) |
| Cold milk | 3 cups |
| Whipped topping, thawed (for topping) | 1 container (8 oz) |
| Caramel sauce (for drizzling) | 2 tbsp |
| Crushed pretzels (for garnish) | — |
Instructions:
1. Make the crust: In a bowl, mix the crushed pretzels, melted butter, and granulated sugar until everything is evenly coated. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish to form the crust. Place it in the fridge to chill while you prepare the next layers.
2. Prepare the peanut butter layer: In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, creamy peanut butter, and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy. Gently fold in one container of whipped topping until fully combined. Spread this creamy mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
3. Make the pudding layer: In another bowl, whisk the instant chocolate pudding mix with cold milk for about 2 minutes, or until it thickens. Spread the pudding evenly over the peanut butter layer.
4. Add the topping: Spread the remaining container of whipped topping evenly over the pudding layer. Smooth it out for a clean, layered look.
5. Garnish and chill: Drizzle caramel sauce over the top and sprinkle with extra crushed pretzels for crunch. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully set. Slice into squares and serve cold.
This creamy, crunchy, chocolate-peanut butter dessert is a guaranteed hit at any gathering. With its no-bake convenience and irresistible layers, it’s a treat that looks impressive but takes almost no effort to make.
