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    Home » Recipes » Everyday Desserts

    No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie Recipe

    Modified: Mar 3, '26 · Published: Mar 3, '26 · By: Beth Klosterboer · Commission earned on paid or sponsored links.

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    Craving a rich, creamy dessert without turning on the oven? This No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie is the perfect treat! With a smooth peanut butter and cream cheese filling atop a chocolate cookie crust, it’s a crowd-pleasing dessert that’s quick, easy, and irresistibly delicious.

    Whether you’re serving it for a family dinner, a party, or just a sweet treat tonight, this easy peanut butter pie recipe will impress everyone — especially peanut butter lovers!

    No-bake peanut butter pie on a chocolate cookie crust and topped with Reese's cups and peanuts.

    Why You’ll Love This No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie

    This pie is quick to prep — just 15 minutes — and then you let it chill in the fridge. No oven, no complicated steps, and no stress. The combination of creamy peanut butter, tangy cream cheese, and chocolate cookie crust creates a flavor and texture that melts in your mouth. Add optional toppings like chopped peanut butter cups, peanuts, or a drizzle of melted peanut butter for an extra indulgent touch.

    Whether you’re making it for a casual weeknight dessert, a birthday, or a holiday gathering, this pie is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. It’s also customizable: use whipped cream for a slightly sweeter version, or heavy cream for a richer, more decadent texture.

    Creamy no-bake peanut butter pie topped with chopped Reese's Cups, peanuts, and peanut butter on an OREO Cookie crust.

    How to Customize Your No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie

    One of the best things about this dessert is how easy it is to dress up:

    • Top with whipped cream for a light, fluffy finish
    • Sprinkle toffee bits for crunch
    • Drizzle hot fudge or melted peanut butter for extra indulgence
    • For a truly decadent version, add chopped Reese’s Cups, peanuts, and a drizzle of chocolate or peanut butter

    This pie is perfect for any time you want a quick and delicious no-bake dessert that feels special.

    Recipe

    No-bake peanut butter pie on a chocolate cookie crust and topped with Reese's cups and peanuts.
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    No-bake Peanut Butter Pie
    Prep Time
    15 mins
    Cook Time
    0 mins
    Chill Time
    4 hrs
    Total Time
    4 hrs 15 mins
     
    Enjoy a slice of this decadently rich, smooth and creamy peanut butter pie with a chocolate cookie crust. This chilled pie is so simple to make that it’s perfect for a weeknight dessert but it’s stunning enough to bring to a party.
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: no-bake dessert, peanut butter, peanut butter pie, pie
    Servings: 8
    Author: Beth Klosterboer
    Ingredients
    Cookie Crust
    • 16 chocolate sandwich cookies with vanilla cream centers (OREO Cookies)
    • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
    Peanut Butter Pie Filling
    • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 tablespoon butter, softened
    • 1 ¼ peanut butter
    • ¾ cup heavy whipping cream (or 1 ½ cups of frozen whipped topping like Cool Whip, thawed)
    Optional Toppings:
    • 15 miniature chocolate peanut butter cups cut into small pieces
    • 3 tablespoons chopped peanuts or toffee bits
    • 1 ½ tablespoons creamy peanut butter
    Instructions
    Cookie Crust
    1. Crush the cookies into fine crumbs.
    2. Stir in the melted butter until the crumbs resemble wet sand.
    3. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan.
    4. Chill for 15 minutes.
    Peanut Butter Pie Filling
    1. Cream the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth.
    2. Add the softened butter and peanut butter; stir until well combined.
    3. If using heavy whipping cream, beat to stiff peaks.
    4. Stir in ⅓ of the whipped cream or whipped topping to lighten the mixture.
    5. Fold in the remaining whipped cream or topping.
    6. Pour the filling into the prepared cookie crust and smooth the top.
    7. Chill the pie for at least 4 hours before serving.
    Optional Toppings
    1. Sprinkle chopped peanut butter cups and peanuts or toffee bits over the pie.
    2. Heat the peanut butter in the microwave for about 30 seconds and drizzle over the top.
    Recipe Notes

    Tips for the Perfect No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie

    • For extra creamy texture, use heavy whipping cream instead of whipped topping.
    • Customize toppings: add chocolate shavings, caramel drizzle, or extra peanuts for a personal touch.
    • Make it ahead: this pie keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days — perfect for entertaining.
    • This no-bake peanut butter pie is rich, creamy, and full of peanut butter flavor — an easy dessert that looks as amazing as it tastes.

     

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    Beth Klosterboer
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    Hi, I'm Beth Klosterboer, a professional chocolatier & baker, cookbook author, and event planner. I love sharing recipes for happy occasions here on Hungry Happenings. I also create easy fudge recipes to share at HowToMakeEasyFudge.com, rice krispie treat recipes at HowToMakeCerealTreats.com, and easy cookie recipes at HowToMakeEasyCookies.com
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