Choosing Your Crust: Opt for a pre-made pie crust or prepare your own using your favorite recipe.

Blind Baking: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the pie crust with parchment paper and fill it with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the weights and parchment paper and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the crust is golden brown. Let it cool.

Creamy Peanut Butter Layer: In a mixing bowl, combine creamy peanut butter, 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined. Spread this mixture evenly over the cooled pie crust.

Cream Cheese Layer: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth in another mixing bowl. Add the remaining 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. Wash the heavy whipping cream in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well incorporated. Spread this cream cheese layer over the peanut butter layer.

Chocolate Drizzle: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and unsalted butter in 20-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until smooth and melted. Drizzle the chocolate mixture over the cream cheese layer in a zigzag pattern to create the iconic Charlie Brown design.

Chill And Set: Place the pie in the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 2-4 hours or until the layers are fully set.

Slice And Serve: Once the pie is fully set, slice it into 8 servings. Plate each slice and top with a dollop of whipped cream if desired.

Customizing Your Charlie Brown Pie: Feel free to experiment with different nut butter, toppings, or drizzles to make the recipe your own.