Description
This Sugar Free Peanut Butter Pie is a creamy, decadent dessert perfect for those avoiding sugar but still craving a rich peanut butter treat. With a crunchy almond flour and pecan crust, a smooth peanut butter and cream cheese filling, and a luscious sugar-free chocolate ganache topping, this pie is both satisfying and guilt-free.
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 cups Almond Flour
- ½ cup Pecans, chopped fine
- ⅓ cup Sugar Free powdered Sugar
- ½ cup Butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
Filling
- 1 cup Peanut Butter (sugar free)
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese
- ¾ cup Sugar Free Powdered Sugar
- 8 ounces Whipped Topping (tubbed, sugar free if possible)
Ganache
- ½ cup Heavy Cream
- 8 ounces Sugar Free Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
- Optional: ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Place chopped pecans and almond flour in a skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently and toast until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Combine Crust Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the toasted pecans and almond flour with sugar-free powdered sugar and melted butter. Mix until the mixture can be pressed together.
- Form the Crust: Press the crust mixture evenly into a prepared pie pan. Refrigerate until the crust sets, about 15 minutes.
- Make the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat together peanut butter, cream cheese, and sugar-free powdered sugar until creamy and smooth.
- Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold whipped topping into the peanut butter mixture with a rubber spatula, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed to combine.
- Fill the Pie Crust: Pour the peanut butter filling into the prepared crust and spread evenly. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes, or until filling is set.
- Prepare the Ganache: Place the chocolate chips in a heat-safe bowl. Heat the heavy cream in the microwave until it begins to bubble or steam, stirring every 15-20 seconds to avoid overheating.
- Combine Ganache Ingredients: Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips and let sit for 3-5 minutes to melt. Whisk or blend until smooth and glossy. Stir in vanilla extract if using.
- Top the Pie with Ganache: Pour or spread the ganache evenly over the chilled peanut butter filling.
- Set the Pie: Return the pie to the refrigerator and chill until the ganache is firm, about 1 hour or until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use sugar-free peanut butter to keep the pie truly sugar-free.
- Toasting the pecans and almond flour enhances the nutty flavor of the crust.
- Ensure the butter is melted and cooled to avoid melting the sugar-free powdered sugar when mixing the crust.
- The whipped topping should be sugar-free and chilled for best results when folding into the filling.
- Ganache can be flavored with vanilla extract or a pinch of salt to intensify the chocolate flavor.
- Store leftover pie covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
