Description
Banana Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie with Chocolate is a no-bake dessert with a crunchy pretzel crust, creamy peanut butter filling, sliced bananas, and a silky chocolate ganache topping, delivering the perfect balance of sweet, salty, creamy, and crunchy.
Ingredients
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz whipped topping (such as Cool Whip) or homemade whipped cream
- 3–4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Optional: extra crushed pretzels or chopped peanuts for garnish
Instructions
In a bowl, combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until it resembles wet sand.
- Press mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Chill for 30 minutes to set.
- In a large bowl, beat peanut butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold in whipped topping until light and fluffy.
- Arrange sliced bananas evenly over the chilled pretzel crust.
- Spread peanut butter filling evenly over bananas.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Pour ganache over peanut butter filling and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
- Garnish with extra crushed pretzels, chopped peanuts, or banana slices before serving, if desired.
Notes
- For best presentation, add fresh banana garnish right before serving to prevent browning.
- Use stabilized whipped cream if making ahead.
- Press crust firmly to help it hold together.
- Graham cracker crust can be substituted for a less salty base.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 55mg