The Easiest No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie Ever Recipe
A delightfully creamy and rich no-bake peanut butter pie with a crunchy Oreo cookie crust, smooth peanut butter filling, and a light whipped cream topping, perfect for a quick and easy dessert that requires no oven time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 25 whole Oreo cookies (finely pulsed)
- ½ cup melted salted butter
Filling
- 1 ½ cup smooth peanut butter
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cup powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 ½ cup heavy whipping cream (high fat, cold)
Topping
- Chocolate shavings (for topping)
- Optional: chopped peanuts, melted chocolate drizzle, pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Mix the finely pulsed Oreo cookies with the melted salted butter until all crumbs are evenly coated. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a pie dish, using the bottom of a glass for a smooth, even crust. Refrigerate to set while making the filling.
- Make the filling base: Beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl until completely smooth and creamy, scraping the sides to remove lumps. Add the smooth peanut butter and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined into a silky, nutty mixture.
- Add sweetness and whip cream: Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing on low speed to maintain smoothness. Pour in the cold heavy whipping cream, starting at low speed to blend, then whip on high until the mixture is light, fluffy, and forms soft peaks. Avoid over-whipping to maintain a smooth texture.
- Assemble and chill: Spoon the fluffy peanut butter filling into the chilled Oreo crust, smoothing the top evenly with a spatula or the back of a spoon. Cover the pie and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight to let flavors meld and the pie firm up sufficiently.
- Finish and serve: Before serving, garnish with chocolate shavings, chopped peanuts, drizzled melted chocolate, or a pinch of sea salt for added crunch and flavor contrast. Slice and enjoy the creamy no-bake peanut butter pie.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for a smooth filling without lumps.
- Use cold heavy whipping cream for optimal whipping results.
- Refrigerating the pie for several hours or overnight improves texture and flavor.
- Do not over-whip the cream mixture to prevent it from becoming grainy or turning into butter.
- Optional toppings like chopped peanuts or a drizzle of melted chocolate enhance both presentation and taste.
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