Description
This No Bake Peanut Butter Pie is a creamy, rich dessert perfect for peanut butter lovers. Combining smooth peanut butter, tangy cream cheese, and sweet powdered sugar, this pie offers a luscious filling set in a graham cracker or Oreo crust, topped with fluffy Cool Whip and optional chopped peanuts for extra crunch. Ready in just a few minutes and chilled for three hours, it’s an effortless yet indulgent treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Filling
- ⅔ cup peanut butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup milk
Crust
- 1 9” graham cracker pie crust or Oreo pie crust
Topping
- 4 ounces Cool Whip (thawed)
- Roasted peanuts (chopped, optional garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the peanut butter, room temperature cream cheese, and powdered sugar until smooth and well combined. Gradually add the milk and continue mixing until the mixture reaches a creamy, pourable consistency.
- Fill the crust: Pour the peanut butter mixture evenly into the prepared 9-inch graham cracker or Oreo pie crust. Use a spatula to smooth the top and level the filling for an even surface.
- Add the topping: Spread the thawed Cool Whip evenly over the peanut butter filling with a rubber spatula. If desired, sprinkle chopped roasted peanuts over the top for added texture and flavor.
- Chill the pie: Place the assembled pie in the freezer for at least 3 hours to allow it to set firmly. Before serving, remove the pie from the freezer about 10 minutes earlier to soften slightly for easier slicing.
Notes
- Allow the cream cheese to come to room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother filling.
- Use either a graham cracker crust or Oreo crust depending on your flavor preference.
- For a thicker filling, reduce milk slightly; for a thinner consistency, add a bit more milk cautiously.
- Chopped roasted peanuts add a nice crunch but can be omitted to keep the pie nut-allergy friendly aside from the peanut butter.
- Keep the pie stored in the freezer and consume within 3-4 days for best taste and texture.
