Description
This No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie features a rich, creamy peanut butter filling inside a chocolate cookie crust, topped with fluffy whipped topping. It's an easy, indulgent dessert that requires no oven time and is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
1 (9-inch) pre-made chocolate cookie pie crust
Optional toppings: extra whipped topping, crushed peanut butter cups, chocolate syrup
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until fully combined.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Spoon the filling into the chocolate pie crust and smooth the top evenly.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours until set.
- Before serving, garnish with extra whipped topping, chopped peanut butter cups, or a drizzle of chocolate syrup if desired.
Notes
Use crunchy peanut butter or add mini chocolate chips for texture.
Substitute a graham cracker crust for a different flavor profile.
Add a layer of melted chocolate over the crust for extra richness.
Store covered in the fridge for up to 4–5 days.
Freeze for up to 1 month; thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
Use homemade whipped cream (about 3 cups whipped) if preferred.
For a gluten-free version, use a certified gluten-free chocolate cookie crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 435
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
