This no-bake peanut butter pie is rich, creamy, and packed with peanut butter pie filling made from Cool Whip and cream cheese in a chocolate crust. Whether you use an Oreo crust or a graham cracker base, this easy Reese’s dessert is a must-make for chocolate peanut butter pie lovers. With just 5 ingredients, this no bake PB pie is a quick dessert for Easter, holidays, or any sweet craving. Pin this easy Easter dessert now so you’ll always have a crowd-favorite recipe on hand!
My friend, Linda, brought the best peanut butter pie I've ever eaten to the picnic we both attended this past Saturday.
I've eaten more than my fair share of peanut butter pie, so that's really saying something. It was that good.
I asked for the recipe and she gave it to me. I was shocked. It was secret family recipe good, but apparently it's not a secret.
Of course, what do I do when I get an amazing recipe? I share it with you.
Why this is the best no bake peanut butter pie recipe
With an easy graham cracker crust, this pie is completely no bake and completely delicious! It's the perfect ice box pie for a summer picnic or party or just an informal summer dinner.
With just a handful of simple ingredients, the peanut butter pie filling is bursting with intense peanut butter flavor.
This peanut butter pie recipe can be made ahead - up to a day or two early. Just wrap it in plastic wrap and store in the fridge!
What you'll need to make the best peanut butter pie
EQUIPMENT
- Electric mixer - This makes easy work of the peanut butter and cream cheese mixture. You can do it with a whisk, but it takes a lot of elbow power.
- Large mixing bowl - You will need this to mix the creamy peanut butter filling.
- Pie plate - If you buy a premade chocolate crust, it will come in a foil pie pan, and you won't need this.
INGREDIENTS
See printable recipe card at the bottom of the page for all measurements and nutritional information.
- Softened cream cheese - I use low fat. This needs to be at room temperature, so if you can, set it out a few hours prior to making the pie. If you forget (like I always do), pop it in the microwave in bursts of 20 seconds at a time until it is soft enough to work with.
- Powdered sugar - This is also known as confectioners' sugar or 10x sugar.
- Creamy peanut butter - This is not a low fat recipe, but I use low fat peanut butter and low fat cream cheese, and it tastes amazing. I figure every little bit helps.
- Whipped topping - I use the generic Cool Whip. It needs to be completely thawed.
- Chocolate pie shell - You can find these in the baking aisle of the grocery store or make your own. This cheesecake recipe includes instructions for the most amazing Oreo crust. You could make that if you were so inclined and press it into the bottom and sides of your pie plate.
- Chocolate or chocolate peanut butter sauce - This is optional, for the garnish.
- Chopped peanuts - This is optional, for the garnish.
- Chopped Reese's peanut butter cups - This is optional, for the garnish.
How to make the best easy peanut butter pie recipe
- Using an electric mixer, cream the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add the peanut butter, and mix until smooth again.
- Fold in Cool Whip with a rubber spatula.
- Pour filling into the pie crust and smooth out the top.
- Top with chocolate sauce and peanuts, if desired.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.
Expert tips for the best no bake peanut butter pie
Some people like to eat this pie frozen! It's great as a frozen dessert. Simply cover it and stick it in the freezer for up to a month. If you do decide to freeze it, though, don't thaw it to eat. Just serve it frozen.
Store leftover pie wrapped tightly in plastic wrap for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
This recipe won't work as well with real whipped cream. You need the non-dairy whipped topping to hold up the heavy peanut butter filling.
Try to use an electric mixer for the filling. It will come out much creamier if you do.
You can double this recipe and make it in a 9x13 pan.
Instead of chocolate sauce, you can drizzle this peanut butter pie with homemade hot fudge.
MORE DELICIOUS PEANUT BUTTER RECIPES
- Peanut Butter and Jelly Pie - If you use a graham cracker crust, this is another of my favorite no bake desserts!
- Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies (AKA PB Cream Cheese Brownie Bars)
- The Best 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Marshmallow Fudge
- The Best Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls Recipe
- Peanut Butter Cookie Bliss
- Indonesian Peanut Butter Chicken - This one is savory and so delicious!
Recipe
No Bake Peanut Butter Pie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ⅔ cup peanut butter creamy, low fat
- 8 ounces whipped topping thawed
- 1 premade chocolate pie shell
- Chocolate or chocolate peanut butter sauce optional
- peanuts optional
- Chopped peanut butter cups optional
Instructions
- Using an electric mixer, cream the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth. Add the peanut butter, and mix until smooth again.
- Fold in Cool Whip with a rubber spatula.
- Pour filling into pie shell and smooth out the top. Top with chocolate sauce and peanuts, if desired.
- Refrigerate at least an hour before serving.
Katie says
Wow that sounds so good! I'm going to have to make it, I've never had peanut butter pie before but my husband loves all things peanut butter! Thanks for sharing!
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Sara says
This pie looks so yummy and easy to make I want some
Katie says
Wow that sounds so good! I'm going to have to make it, I've never had peanut butter pie before but my husband loves all things peanut butter! Thanks for sharing!
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Liz@HoosierHomemade says
That sounds yummy! Thanks for sharing!
~Liz
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Liz@HoosierHomemade says
That sounds yummy! Thanks for sharing!
~Liz
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Mary says
This looks luscious. I've never made a peanut butter pie. What better time than now? Thanks for sharing the recipe. I hope you are having a wonderful day.
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Mary says
This looks luscious. I've never made a peanut butter pie. What better time than now? Thanks for sharing the recipe. I hope you are having a wonderful day.
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Geri@heartnsolcooking says
My son and I were just talking about a peanut butter pie. THANKS!!! for the recipe. Geri
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Geri@heartnsolcooking says
My son and I were just talking about a peanut butter pie. THANKS!!! for the recipe. Geri
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Kayla says
Oh, that looks SO INCREDIBLY good...
Thank you for the recipe! I'm excited to give it a go 😀
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Kayla says
Oh, that looks SO INCREDIBLY good...
Thank you for the recipe! I'm excited to give it a go 😀
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The Tablescaper says
Sounds wonderful. Can't wait to try it.
- The Tablescaper
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The Tablescaper says
Sounds wonderful. Can't wait to try it.
- The Tablescaper
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Cozy Kitchen by the Sea says
Oh wow, I love peanut butter, and my kids have been begging me to make a pie...
sooooooo this looks like winner at the Cozy Kitchen !! THANK YOU 🙂
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Cozy Kitchen by the Sea says
Oh wow, I love peanut butter, and my kids have been begging me to make a pie...
sooooooo this looks like winner at the Cozy Kitchen !! THANK YOU 🙂
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Amy @ Finer Things says
Sounds like a super-rich dessert. Yum!
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Amy @ Finer Things says
Sounds like a super-rich dessert. Yum!
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Pearl Maple says
Cool combination you have going there.
Thanks for sharing with Foodie Friday, am new and just amazed with all the interesting things people are sharing.
Pearl Maple says
Cool combination you have going there.
Thanks for sharing with Foodie Friday, am new and just amazed with all the interesting things people are sharing.
Nicole Feliciano says
I adore peanut butter--this looks sinfully delish. And thank you for stopping by Momtrends and sharing your recipe. See you next week!
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Nicole Feliciano says
I adore peanut butter--this looks sinfully delish. And thank you for stopping by Momtrends and sharing your recipe. See you next week!
http://momtrends.blogspot.com/2009/09/friday-feasts-summer-squash.html
The Diaper Diaries says
Not to brag, but I make the most amazing Peanut Butter Pie. The recipe is top secret though. This one acutally looks quite good too!!
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The Diaper Diaries says
Not to brag, but I make the most amazing Peanut Butter Pie. The recipe is top secret though. This one acutally looks quite good too!!
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Cathy Jarolin says
You have 2 different Peanut butter pies listed. They both sound so good! I have pinned them both for future use. My Oldest Grandchild is 28 yrs old and loves Reeses peanut butter anything! This is since he was a little Boy!! So I want to make him his own Special pie. I am not sure which of the 2 recipes I will make!! Maybe Both at different times. Thankyou so much for sharing these awesome recipes!
Tara Ziegmont says
Peanut butter pie is one of my special favorite desserts. I hope he likes them!
Mary says
We are having a major ice storm in Northern Michigan and our power has been out for the past 36 hours. I made no bakes yesterday on a camp stove and I looked up a no bake dessert and saw this Peanut Butter Pie. First time making it and this is going to be our dessert tonight. we have a pork loin in the crockpot, little yellow potatoes in another crockpot, can heat up some green beans and French bread on our gas stove and then we will enjoy dessert.