Description
A creamy, rich no-bake peanut butter pie with a crunchy crust and fluffy whipped topping. This easy dessert sets in the freezer and makes a perfect make-ahead treat for gatherings or family dinners.
Ingredients
⅔ cup peanut butter
4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
½ cup milk
1 (9-inch) graham cracker pie crust or Oreo pie crust
4 ounces Cool Whip, thawed
Roasted peanuts, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Add the peanut butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar to a large mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer, blend until smooth and well combined.
- Pour in the milk and mix again until the filling becomes creamy and smooth.
- Spoon the peanut butter filling into the prepared pie crust and spread evenly to create a smooth surface.
- Gently spread the thawed Cool Whip over the top using a rubber spatula.
- If desired, sprinkle chopped roasted peanuts over the whipped topping for garnish.
- Place the pie in the freezer for about 3 hours, or until firm.
- Let the pie sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use a graham cracker crust for a classic flavor or an Oreo crust for a richer chocolate contrast.
Drizzle chocolate syrup over the top for a chocolate-peanut butter variation.
For a lighter texture, fold a small amount of whipped topping into the peanut butter filling before spreading it into the crust.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days for a softer texture.
Store in the freezer for up to 2 weeks for a firmer frozen-style dessert; let sit out for a few minutes before slicing.
Regular creamy peanut butter works best for a stable filling; natural peanut butter may produce a softer pie.
For clean slices, use a sharp knife and wipe it clean between cuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg