Description
If you’re searching for the ultimate no-fuss dessert, this Simple No Bake Peanut Butter Pie is about to become your new favorite. With a creamy peanut butter and cream cheese filling nestled inside a crunchy chocolate cookie crust, and topped with chopped peanut butter cups and drizzles of chocolate, it’s decadent, rich, and ridiculously easy. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast idea (hey, no judgment), an easy dinner dessert, or sweet food ideas for a gathering, this pie checks all the boxes. It’s a no-bake wonder that’s perfect for summer, holidays, or anytime you want an easy recipe that delivers major flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
1 cup creamy peanut butter
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
8 oz whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
1 pre-made chocolate cookie crust (9-inch)
1 cup mini peanut butter cups, chopped
1/3 cup chocolate chips, melted (for drizzling)
Optional crushed peanuts or toffee bits, for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the chocolate cookie crust by pressing it into a 9-inch pie dish if making from scratch. Chill while preparing the filling.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
3. Add the creamy peanut butter and mix until fully combined and creamy.
4. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until smooth and thick.
5. Gently fold in the whipped topping with a spatula, careful not to deflate the mixture.
6. Spoon the filling into the chilled crust and smooth the top evenly.
7. Chill the pie for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until fully set.
8. Before serving, top with chopped mini peanut butter cups and drizzle with melted chocolate.
9. Add optional garnishes like crushed peanuts or toffee bits.
10. Slice with a sharp knife, wiping the blade between slices, and serve chilled.
Notes
Always use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps in the filling.
If using homemade whipped cream, stabilize it with powdered sugar.
Add toppings just before serving to keep them fresh and crisp.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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