This easy, no-bake Peanut Butter Pie is a luscious dessert with plenty of peanut butter flavor. It is made with cream cheese, peanut butter, and whipped cream, all topped with chopped peanuts, chocolate, and butterscotch sauce.
Indulge in this decadent peanut butter pie recipe with a crunchy Oreo crust. It is perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings and impressing your taste buds. It is always a hit with family and friends and can be made up to several days in advance. Peanut Butter Pie is equally delicious served refrigerated or frozen.
I have always been a huge peanut butter fan. However, growing up, my exposure to peanuts was limited to a peanut butter and jelly sandwich about once a month. My mother was allergic to peanuts, so she put the kibosh on it. Now that I live in my own house where no one has a peanut butter allergy, I enjoy many recipes with peanuts. If you liked this recipe, try soft peanut butter cookies, peanut butter cake, peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, and peanut brittle.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
- Oreos: preferably not double stuffed, as the consistency is not as good.
- Butter: salted or unsalted
- Powdered sugar: also known as confection’s sugar
- Cream cheese: use full-fat for better flavor and consistency
- Peanut butter: creamy; do not use the all-natural that separates.
- Peanuts: roasted, salted or unsalted
- Optional toppings: chocolate or caramel syrup
How to make Peanut Butter Pie
Start by crushing the cookies in a food processor or blender. Then, mix the crushed cookies with the melted butter in a bowl and press into a nine-inch pie pan. Next, place the pan in the refrigerator and chill for at least thirty minutes.
Using a hand or stand mixer with the whisk attachment, beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar on medium until stiff peaks form. Go ahead and set that aside for a few minutes. Using a clean bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Beat in the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until well mixed, scraping down the sides of the bowl and beaters several times. Fold the whipping cream into the peanut butter/cream cheese mixture. Pour the peanut butter pie filling into the chilled crust.
Finally, top with chopped peanuts and, if desired, drizzle with chocolate and butterscotch sauce. Chill the Peanut Butter Pie for at least two hours or freeze it.
Preparation Tips
- Chill the chocolate Oreo crust for at least 30 minutes.
- This pie contains homemade whipping cream instead of Cool Whip. It only takes a few minutes, and it tastes so much better.
- Soften the cream cheese to make it easier to beat it smooth and creamy.
- Do not use all-natural peanut butter for this recipe. Use the old-fashioned kind that has been around for years and years.
- Finely chop the peanuts and sprinkle them over the top.
- If desired, drizzle with chocolate or butterscotch syrup.
- Chill the pie for at least 2 hours before serving, or freeze and serve frozen. It is delicious both ways.
Recipe Variations
- Substitute a graham cracker crust or a chocolate graham cracker crust instead of the chocolate Oreo crust.
- Top with chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Reese’s pieces, or chocolate chips
- Add a layer of chocolate ganache to the top of the pie or the bottom crust.
- Top with whipped cream before adding the chopped peanuts and drizzling with chocolate or butterscotch syrup for even more flavor.
- Using a vegetable peeler, shave chocolate and add it to the top.
Storage
Cover with plastic wrap and store the peanut butter pie in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to serve. Store all leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
More Delicious Pies
Easy Peanut Butter Pie Recipe
Ingredients
Chocolate Pie Crust
- 24 Oreos regular not double stuffed
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Peanut Butter Filling
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings
- ½ cup chopped peanuts
- ¼ cup chocolate syrup optional
- ¼ cup butterscotch syrup optional
Instructions
- Grease a 9-inch pie plate. Crush Oreo cookies in a food processor or blender. In a small bowl, stir cookie crumbs with melted butter. Press evenly into the bottom and up the side of the pie pan. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Using a hand or stand mixer, beat the whipping cream and 2 tablespoons powdered sugar on medium until stiff peaks form. Set aside for several minutes.
- Using a hand or stand mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth and lump-free. Add peanut butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and vanilla extract; beat until smooth and creamy. Scrap down the sides and beater several times. Using a spatula, gently fold the whipping cream into the peanut butter mixture. Spoon into cooled pie crust.
- Top with chopped peanuts. If desired, drizzle with chocolate and butterscotch syrup. Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours or freeze. This pie is delicious both refrigerated and frozen.
Notes
- Chill the chocolate Oreo crust for at least 30 minutes.
- This pie is made with homemade whipped topping versus cool whip. It only takes a few minutes, and it tastes so much better.
- Soften the cream cheese to make it easier to beat smooth and creamy.
- Finely chop the peanuts and sprinkle them over the top.
- If desired, drizzle with chocolate and/or butterscotch syrup.
- Chill the pie for at least 2 hours before serving or freeze and serve frozen. It is delicious both ways.
- Store the Peanut Butter Pie covered in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to serve and store all leftovers in the fridge as well.
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Marie A
We make this often and it is divine The kids love it. Thanks for the recipe.
Beth Pierce
My pleasure, Marie!
Tisha
It’s a great no-bake recipe that’s irresistibly smooth and perfect for peanut butter lovers. I will make this again. My family loved it.
Michelle
My first time making peanut butter pie and it was a hit! Did not have butterscotch syrup so we used chocolate syrup on top and that was great. Will make again.
Catherine W
Your Peanut Butter Pie was absolutely divine! The creamy peanut butter filling was so rich and smooth, and the graham cracker crust gave it the perfect crunch.
Katerina
This Peanut Butter Pie was a dream! It’s creamy, rich, and has that perfect peanut butter flavor that just melts in your mouth. The chocolate crust was a great touch, and it came together so easily. No-bake, quick, and absolutely delicious—perfect for when you want a dessert that’s simple but a total crowd-pleaser!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Katerina1 I am so glad that you loved it.
Crystal
The drizzle of chocolate and butterscotch sauce on top wasn’t just pretty – it created this amazing flavor trifecta with the peanut butter. Plus, being no-bake made it such a breeze to whip up for our family dinner tonight.
Melissa
Such a yummy recipe! Easy to make and absolutely delicious!
Beth Pierce
Thank you Melissa! So glad that you like it!
Khsuh
This is my husband’s favorite pie. He wants me to make it all the time. It really is creamy and delicious.
Julie
Such a decandent treat and one everyone should try! So delicious.
Elizabeth
The best peanut butter pie I have ever had! I love the chocolate oreo crust, yum. This is a new family favorite.
Tammy
This looks to die for! What a creamy and indulgent treat…I wish I had a slice right now. As a PB lover I will definitely be making this 😀
Rhian
This would be my ultimate dessert as I love peanut butter. I may have to try and make something like this at Christmas, although my husband hates peanut butter so all the more for me x
Luna S
Wow this looks absolutely mouthwatering! I don’t bake pies often but I 100% need to try this one out. Thanks for sharing this.
Sue-Tanya
Mmm, this Peanut Butter Pie is a dream dessert for all peanut butter enthusiasts! The combination of cream cheese, peanut butter, and whipped cream, topped with delightful garnishes, is a flavor explosion. The best part? It’s no-bake and can be prepared in advance. Whether served chilled or frozen, it’s a treat that’s sure to please family and friends.
Karen
omg the pie looks out of this world!!! I am definitely doing it and I can’t wait to do so. I will let you know how it goes…
Mel
The picture alone made my mouth water. This sounds like a wonderful treat to serve my family after a meal.