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    Last Modified: Aug 21, 2023 by Tara Gerner 28 Comments

    No Bake Peanut Butter Pie

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    Creamy and delicious No Bake Peanut Butter Pie with a chocolate crust. Only 5 ingredients, so easy, and everyone will be begging for the recipe!

    one slice of no bake peanut butter pie with a chocolate crustPin

    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

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    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

    1. Using an electric mixer, cream the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together in a large bowl until smooth.
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    2. Add the peanut butter, and mix until smooth again.
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    3. Fold in Cool Whip with a rubber spatula.
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    4. Pour filling into the pie crust and smooth out the top.
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    5. Top with chocolate sauce and peanuts, if desired.
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    6. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.
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    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

    one slice of no bake peanut butter pie with a chocolate crust

    No Bake Peanut Butter Pie

    Creamy and delicious No Bake Peanut Butter Pie with a chocolate crust. Only 5 ingredients, so easy, and everyone will be begging for the recipe!
    4.60 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Chilling time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 slices
    Calories 404 kcal

    Equipment

    • Electric mixer
    • Pie plate

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 ounces low fat 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
    • Chopped 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.

    Notes

    The garnish and topping choices are limitless with this pie, so I've given a few options in the ingredients. The easiest way is to just add a few dollops of whipped cream. You could go all out and drizzle with chocolate and peanut butter sauce and/or sprinkle with chopped peanut butter cups and chopped peanuts. Or do all three, it's your pie.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 302mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 178IU | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 1mg
    Keyword chocolate, peanut butter, pie
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    1. Katie says

      September 03, 2009 at 11:27 pm

      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!
      .-= Katie´s last blog ..Sweet and Sour Chicken with Ham Fried Rice =-.

      Reply
      • Sara says

        November 03, 2015 at 4:34 pm

        This pie looks so yummy and easy to make I want some

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    2. Katie says

      September 03, 2009 at 6:27 pm

      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!
      .-= Katie´s last blog ..Sweet and Sour Chicken with Ham Fried Rice =-.

      Reply
    3. Liz@HoosierHomemade says

      September 04, 2009 at 6:57 am

      That sounds yummy! Thanks for sharing!
      ~Liz
      .-= Liz@HoosierHomemade´s last blog ..Labor Day Menu =-.

      Reply
    4. Liz@HoosierHomemade says

      September 04, 2009 at 11:57 am

      That sounds yummy! Thanks for sharing!
      ~Liz
      .-= Liz@HoosierHomemade´s last blog ..Labor Day Menu =-.

      Reply
    5. Mary says

      September 04, 2009 at 4:20 pm

      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.
      .-= Mary´s last blog ..Uptown Hoe Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce - Foodie Friday =-.

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    6. Mary says

      September 04, 2009 at 11:20 am

      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.
      .-= Mary´s last blog ..Uptown Hoe Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce - Foodie Friday =-.

      Reply
    7. Geri@heartnsolcooking says

      September 04, 2009 at 9:30 pm

      My son and I were just talking about a peanut butter pie. THANKS!!! for the recipe. Geri
      .-= Geri@heartnsolcooking´s last blog .."FINNISH FARMERS SOURDOUGH RYE BREAD" =-.

      Reply
    8. Geri@heartnsolcooking says

      September 04, 2009 at 4:30 pm

      My son and I were just talking about a peanut butter pie. THANKS!!! for the recipe. Geri
      .-= Geri@heartnsolcooking´s last blog .."FINNISH FARMERS SOURDOUGH RYE BREAD" =-.

      Reply
    9. Kayla says

      September 04, 2009 at 11:12 pm

      Oh, that looks SO INCREDIBLY good...
      Thank you for the recipe! I'm excited to give it a go 😀
      .-= Kayla´s last blog ..Remember: Contest Ends Tonight! =-.

      Reply
    10. Kayla says

      September 04, 2009 at 6:12 pm

      Oh, that looks SO INCREDIBLY good...
      Thank you for the recipe! I'm excited to give it a go 😀
      .-= Kayla´s last blog ..Remember: Contest Ends Tonight! =-.

      Reply
    11. The Tablescaper says

      September 04, 2009 at 8:42 pm

      Sounds wonderful. Can't wait to try it.
      - The Tablescaper
      .-= The Tablescaper´s last blog ..Lemon Drop Cocktails =-.

      Reply
    12. The Tablescaper says

      September 05, 2009 at 1:42 am

      Sounds wonderful. Can't wait to try it.
      - The Tablescaper
      .-= The Tablescaper´s last blog ..Lemon Drop Cocktails =-.

      Reply
    13. Cozy Kitchen by the Sea says

      September 05, 2009 at 11:20 am

      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 🙂
      .-= Cozy Kitchen by the Sea´s last blog ..Molasses Spice Cookies =-.

      Reply
    14. Cozy Kitchen by the Sea says

      September 05, 2009 at 6:20 am

      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 🙂
      .-= Cozy Kitchen by the Sea´s last blog ..Molasses Spice Cookies =-.

      Reply
    15. Amy @ Finer Things says

      September 05, 2009 at 2:24 pm

      Sounds like a super-rich dessert. Yum!
      .-= Amy @ Finer Things´s last blog ..Bring on the Dip =-.

      Reply
    16. Amy @ Finer Things says

      September 05, 2009 at 9:24 am

      Sounds like a super-rich dessert. Yum!
      .-= Amy @ Finer Things´s last blog ..Bring on the Dip =-.

      Reply
    17. Pearl Maple says

      September 06, 2009 at 12:59 am

      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.

      Reply
    18. Pearl Maple says

      September 05, 2009 at 7:59 pm

      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.

      Reply
    19. Nicole Feliciano says

      September 06, 2009 at 9:55 pm

      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

      Reply
    20. Nicole Feliciano says

      September 06, 2009 at 4:55 pm

      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

      Reply
    21. The Diaper Diaries says

      September 11, 2009 at 1:44 am

      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!!
      .-= The Diaper Diaries´s last blog ..Things I Love Thursday- Kleenex Anti-Viral (And A Giveaway!!) =-.

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    22. The Diaper Diaries says

      September 10, 2009 at 8:44 pm

      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!!
      .-= The Diaper Diaries´s last blog ..Things I Love Thursday- Kleenex Anti-Viral (And A Giveaway!!) =-.

      Reply
    23. Cathy Jarolin says

      November 12, 2015 at 6:27 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Tara Ziegmont says

        November 12, 2015 at 10:56 pm

        Peanut butter pie is one of my special favorite desserts. I hope he likes them!

        Reply

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