Name: Peanut Butter Pie Recipe: Creamy and Irresistible
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 260 min
Ingredients: 25 Oreo cookies; 5 tbsp melted butter; 1 cup creamy peanut butter; 8 oz cream cheese; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1½ cups + 1 cup heavy cream; 1 tsp vanilla; Optional: mini peanut butter cups

Introduction

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Peanut Butter Pie is the no-bake, ultra-creamy dessert that tastes like a giant peanut butter cup in pie form. With a crunchy Oreo crust, silky peanut butter filling, and a cloud of whipped cream on top, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser for birthdays, potlucks, or whenever you need a show-stopping dessert with zero oven time. Presented on a white ceramic cake stand, optionally garnished with chocolate shavings and peanut butter cups, this Peanut Butter Pie offers a stunning, appetizing aesthetic that elevates any dessert table.

Ingredients

For the Oreo Crust:

25 Oreo cookies (whole, with filling)
5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Peanut Butter Filling:

1 cup creamy peanut butter (Jif or Skippy recommended)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
⅛ tsp kosher salt
1½ cups heavy whipping cream (or 8 oz Cool Whip)

Topping:

1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tbsp powdered sugar
½ tsp vanilla
Optional garnishes: mini peanut butter cups, chocolate sauce, chopped peanuts

Serving:

Suggested Aesthetic: Serve on a white ceramic cake stand
Suggested Equipment: 9-inch pie plate, electric mixer

Step-by-Step Process

Make crust: Crush Oreos to fine crumbs in a food processor or zip bag. Mix with melted butter. Press firmly into a 9-inch pie plate, covering the bottom and sides. Freeze for 10 minutes.
Beat peanut butter and softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt; beat until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whip 1½ cups heavy cream to stiff peaks (or use Cool Whip). Gently fold whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture in 3 additions—keep it light and airy.
Pour filling into chilled crust and smooth top. Refrigerate at least 4 hours (overnight is best).
Before serving, whip the remaining 1 cup of cream with 2 tbsp of powdered sugar and vanilla to soft peaks. Spread or pipe over the pie.
Garnish with quartered mini peanut butter cups, chocolate drizzle, and chopped peanuts.

Tips for Better Peanut Butter Pie

Use regular peanut butter—natural separates and makes the filling oily.
Freeze crust while making filling—prevents a soggy bottom.
Whip cream to stiff peaks—gives the pie its signature light texture.
Make filling in stages—prevents deflating the whipped cream.
Chill overnight—flavor deepens and pie slices cleaner.
Cut with a hot, dry knife—wipe between slices for perfect pieces.

Variations and Customization

Classic Chocolate-Peanut Butter: Drizzle the top with melted chocolate.
Spicy Mexican Version: Add ¼ tsp cinnamon + pinch cayenne to filling.
Healthier Light Pie: Use reduced-fat cream cheese + light Cool Whip.
Vegetarian Nut-Free: Use sunflower seed butter + nut-free cookies.
Kid-Friendly Extra-Chunky: Fold in ½ cup chopped peanut butter cups.
Luxe Boozy Pie: Add 2 tbsp bourbon or coffee liqueur to filling.

Storage and Serving Tips

Day 1–2: perfect creamy texture; Day 3–5: still delicious but slightly firmer.
Refrigerate up to 5 days, covered with plastic wrap.
Freezes beautifully up to 2 months—wrap whole pie tightly; thaw overnight in fridge.
Refresh trick: let chilled pie sit 10 minutes before serving for creamiest texture.
Ideal serving temperature: chilled straight from the fridge.
Pair with cold milk, hot coffee, or vanilla ice cream on the side; serve on a white ceramic cake stand.

Nutritional Information

Based on 12 servings:

Calories: 520 kcal
Total Fat: 40g
Saturated Fat: 20g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Cholesterol: 85mg
Sodium: 320mg
Total Carbohydrates: 35g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugars: 26g
Protein: 9g
Vitamin A: 20% Daily Value
Vitamin C: 0% Daily Value
Calcium: 8% Daily Value
Iron: 10% Daily Value

Note: Using Cool Whip reduces calories by ~80 per slice.

Conclusion

This peanut butter pie is pure dessert magic—no baking, no fuss, just an Oreo crust filled with the creamiest, dreamiest peanut butter cloud you’ve ever tasted. One bite and eyes close, forks slow down, and someone always asks, “Who made the pie?” Make it once and it will become your signature dessert—the one people request for every birthday, every holiday, every “just because” gathering.