Description
This Simple No Bake Peanut Butter Pie is a creamy, decadent dessert featuring a crunchy Oreo cookie crust and a rich peanut butter filling. Perfect for when you want an easy, fuss-free treat that requires no oven baking, it sets in the refrigerator to create a smooth, luscious pie that’s ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 24 Oreo cookies, crushed into fine crumbs
- 5 tablespoons melted butter
Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 ounces whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
Toppings (Optional)
- 1 cup assorted toppings such as chopped peanut butter cups, chocolate chunks, or chocolate syrup
Instructions
- Crush the cookies: Crush the Oreo cookies, including the filling, into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin. This will form the base of your crust.
- Mix crust ingredients: Combine the cookie crumbs with melted butter until the mixture is fully combined and holds together.
- Form the crust: Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish, making sure it’s even. Chill the crust in the refrigerator to set.
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and creamy peanut butter together until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add sweetness: Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue beating the mixture until it becomes light and fluffy.
- Fold in whipped topping: Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the peanut butter mixture using a spatula, taking care not to deflate the airy texture.
- Assemble the pie: Spread the filling evenly into the chilled Oreo crust and smooth the top for a clean finish.
- Chill to set: Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until the filling is firm and set.
- Add toppings: Just before serving, garnish your pie with chopped peanut butter cups, a drizzle of chocolate syrup, or any other preferred toppings.
- Serve chilled: Slice the pie into portions and serve cold for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- You can substitute Oreo cookies with any chocolate cream-filled sandwich cookies if preferred.
- For a thicker crust, use more cookies or less butter to avoid it becoming too crumbly.
- If you don’t have whipped topping, homemade whipped cream can be used as a substitute.
- To make individual servings, consider using mini pie dishes or parfait glasses with the same layering technique.
