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I make this no bake peanut butter pie whenever I need a dessert that feels extra special without turning on the oven. It has that creamy, old school peanut butter filling I grew up loving, piled into a chocolate cookie crust with a fluffy whipped topping that comes together fast. It’s the kind of pie my family asks for on repeat because it tastes like something you spent all afternoon making even though it only takes a few minutes.
I lean on this pie for busy nights when I want a crowd pleaser that I can tuck in the fridge and forget about until dessert. It never lets me down and everyone thinks I worked way harder than I did. I always find myself sneaking a spoonful of the filling before it even hits the pie shell because it is that silky and sweet.
If you love no bake desserts, try my No Bake Oreo Cream Pie or these S’mores Bars next.
Ingredients Notes
- Peanut butter: I usually use Jif peanut butter, but be sure to use creamy for the smoothest filling or crunchy for extra texture. Avoid natural peanut butter since it can separate and make the filling too loose.
- Cream cheese: Full fat gives the richest, firmest texture, but reduced fat works in a pinch.
- Powdered sugar
- Milk
- Graham cracker pie crust or Oreo pie crust: To make this really easy I use a ready-made pie crust. Keebler is my favorite, but I have used the Kroger ready made pie crust in a pinch. If you are looking for a homemade pie crust, my Oreo Pie Crust will just require a few more steps, but is delicious!
- Cool Whip: Homemade whipped cream can be used, but the pie may set softer and require additional freezer time.
- Chopped roasted peanuts: Optional garnish that adds a crunchy finish.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make No Bake Peanut Butter Pie
Step 1
Mix the filling: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the peanut butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar until smooth, then mix in the milk.
Step 2
Fill the crust: Pour the peanut butter mixture into the pie crust and smooth the top.
Step 3
Add the topping: Spread Cool Whip over the filling and sprinkle peanuts on top if desired.
Step 4
Freeze: Freeze the pie for about 3 hours, then let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before slicing.
Make Ahead & Storage Instructions
- Store: Keep leftover pie tightly covered in the freezer.
- Freeze: The pie freezes well for up to one month.
- Thaw: Let it sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
- Make ahead: Prepare the pie one to two days in advance and keep it frozen until serving.
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No Bake Peanut Butter Pie
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup peanut butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup milk
- 1 9” graham cracker pie crust or Oreo pie crust
- 4 ounces Cool Whip thawed
- roasted peanuts chopped, optional garnish
Instructions
- Begin by creaming the peanut butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar with an electric mixer in a large mixing bowl. Add the milk.⅔ cup peanut butter, 4 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, ½ cup milk
- Pour the peanut butter mixture into the crust and make it level.1 9” graham cracker pie crust or Oreo pie crust
- Spread Cool Whip on top of the peanut butter filling with a rubber spatula. Add chopped nuts on top of the pie if desired.4 ounces Cool Whip, roasted peanuts
- Freeze for 3 hours before serving. You may want to remove it from the freezer for 10 minutes before cutting it to serve.
Jenn’s Notes
- Store: Keep leftover pie tightly covered in the freezer.
- Freeze: This pie freezes well for up to one month.
- Thaw: Let the pie sit for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
- Make ahead: You can make this pie one to two days before serving, and freeze until ready.
- Use room temperature cream cheese so the filling blends smoothly.
An electric mixer helps avoid lumps. - Place the foil pie pan inside a real pie dish for stability when moving it.
- Do not skip the freeze time, the pie needs several hours to set.
- For clean slices, warm a knife under hot water before cutting.
