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When you need an easy dessert fast, this Frozen Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie is hard to beat. Made with just 5 simple ingredients and about 10 minutes of prep, it delivers the perfect combination of sweet, salty, creamy, and crunchy in every bite.
This lighter frozen dessert starts with a chocolate pie crust filled with a creamy peanut butter and light ice cream mixture, then gets topped with crushed pretzels and a drizzle of chocolate syrup for that irresistible sweet-and-salty finish.
The hardest part is waiting for it to freeze before slicing.
It’s a great make-ahead dessert for summer gatherings, potlucks, movie nights, or anytime you’re craving something cool and chocolate-peanut buttery without spending much time in the kitchen.
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Light vanilla ice cream – I used Halo Top Vanilla Bean, but any lighter vanilla ice cream or frozen dessert will work. Peanut butter or chocolate flavors are also delicious.
- Natural creamy peanut butter – Adds rich peanut butter flavor. You can substitute reduced-fat peanut butter or even powdered peanut butter (affiliate link) mixed with water for a lighter option.
- Prepared chocolate pie crust – Keeps things quick and easy. A graham cracker crust would also work well.
- Sugar-free chocolate syrup – Adds a little chocolate drizzle without many extra calories.
- Crushed pretzels – Bring the salty crunch that makes this pie so addictive.
Optional toppings:
- Light whipped topping
- Chopped peanuts
- Mini chocolate chips
- Extra crushed pretzels
How Many Calories and WW Points?
According to my calculations, each serving has about 235 calories and 5 WW Points.
To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
How to Make Frozen Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie, Step-by-Step
Step 1: Gather and prepare all ingredients.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, stir together the softened ice cream and peanut butter until thoroughly combined.
Step 3: Spoon the mixture into the prepare crust and smooth in an even layer.
Step 4: Drizzle or drop the chocolate sauce over the top and then sprinkle with pretzels.
Step 5: Place pie in freezer for at least 2 hours before serving.
Step 6: Before serving, allow pie to sit out at room temperature until it begins to soften and can be cut with a sharp knife, at least 5 minutes. (For easier cutting, try running the knife under hot water before slicing.)
Step 7: Garnish with additional toppings if desired (light whipped cream, chopped peanuts, etc.)
Step 8: Store any leftovers in the freezer.
Recipe Notes, Variations & Tips
- For even more peanut butter flavor, try using peanut butter cup ice cream.
- Powdered peanut butter (affiliate link) can be substituted for part of the creamy peanut butter to reduce calories and WW Points.
- Want extra crunch? Stir some crushed pretzels directly into the filling before freezing.
- A drizzle of melted peanut butter or chocolate sauce makes this dessert feel extra special.
- Letting the pie soften slightly before slicing makes serving much easier.
Serving Suggestions
This pie is delicious served just as it is, but a small dollop of light whipped topping or a sprinkle of chopped peanuts makes it feel even more indulgent.
It’s especially refreshing on warm summer evenings alongside coffee or iced cold brew.
Ways to Use Leftovers
- Cut leftover slices into smaller squares for mini frozen dessert bites.
- Crumble a slice into a bowl and top with extra whipped topping for an easy frozen parfait.
- Blend a leftover slice with a splash of milk for a peanut butter pretzel milkshake.
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10-Minute Frozen Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie
Ingredients
- 3 cups light vanilla ice cream, slightly softened (I used Halo Top)
- 1/3 cup all natural creamy peanut butter
- 1 pre-made chocolate pie crust
- 2 tablespoons sugar-free chocolate syrup
- 1/3 cup crushed pretzels
Optional Toppings:
- Light whipped cream, chopped peanuts, etc.
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, stir together the softened ice cream and peanut butter until thoroughly combined.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepare crust and smooth in an even layer. Drizzle or drop the chocolate sauce over the top and then sprinkle with pretzels.
- Place pie in freezer for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Before serving, allow pie to sit out at room temperature until it begins to soften and can be cut with a sharp knife. (For easier cutting, try running the knife under hot water before slicing.)
- Garnish with additional toppings if desired (light whipped cream, chopped peanuts, etc.)
- Store any leftover pie in the freezer.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe source: Eat What You Love Everyday (affiliate link) by Marlene Koch
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I love the idea of this pie, but when you put it in the WW app, it lists the points of all ingredients, except for the chocolate pie crust, it only lists 1/8 piece. So that makes the entire pie more than 5 points per serving, more like 8-9 points per serving.
Hi Vicki,
Thanks for taking the time to let us know! ~Martha