Create a rich, creamy, and indulgent no-bake peanut butter pie using simple ingredients. This recipe features a smooth filling in a buttery crust, perfect for a quick dessert when you want to skip the oven.
Author:oliviarosewood
Prep Time:15 min
Cook Time:0 min
Total Time:4 hours 15 min
Yield:8 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:No Bake
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers (about 12 full sheets)
Optional topping: Chocolate syrup or mini peanut butter cups
Instructions
Prepare the crust: Combine the crushed graham crackers and 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a medium bowl. Pour in the melted butter and mix until the crumbs are evenly moistened. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Place the crust in the freezer while you prepare the filling.
Make the filling base: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the peanut butter and beat until fully combined and creamy.
Add sweetness: Gradually beat in the 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Fold in topping: Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until no streaks remain. Do not overmix; you want the filling to stay light and fluffy.
Assemble the pie: Spoon the peanut butter filling evenly into the chilled graham cracker crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Chill: Cover the pie loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the filling is firm.
Serve: Before serving, top with chocolate syrup or chopped peanut butter cups, if desired. Slice and serve cold.
Notes
For an Oreo crust variation, substitute 24 crushed Oreo cookies (filling included) for the graham crackers and sugar.
You can use crunchy peanut butter if you prefer texture in your filling.
This pie tastes best when fully chilled, making it an excellent make-ahead dessert for gatherings.