Description
This Easy Peanut Butter Pie is a no-bake, creamy dessert featuring a crunchy Oreo crust combined with a luscious peanut butter and cream cheese filling. Perfect for peanut butter lovers, this pie is simple to prepare and requires no oven time, making it an ideal treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 24 Oreos (regular)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
Filling
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for whipping cream)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping (optional)
- Chopped peanuts
- Chocolate or caramel syrup for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Grease a 9-inch pie plate. Use a food processor to crush the Oreos into fine crumbs. Combine the crumbs with melted butter, then press this mixture evenly into the pie plate to form the crust. Refrigerate the crust for 30 minutes to set.
- Whip the cream: In a mixing bowl, whip the cream together with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Set aside the whipped cream for folding into the filling.
- Make the filling: Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the peanut butter, remaining ½ cup powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until all ingredients are fully combined. Gently fold the whipped cream into this mixture to maintain a light, airy texture.
- Assemble the pie: Spoon the peanut butter filling into the chilled Oreo crust, spreading it evenly. Top with chopped peanuts and drizzle chocolate or caramel syrup if desired for added flavor and presentation.
- Chill: Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours, allowing it to set properly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a firmer crust, ensure the butter is fully melted and mix thoroughly with the Oreo crumbs.
- Use chilled whipping cream for better volume when whipping.
- Folding whipped cream gently helps keep the filling light and fluffy.
- The pie can be made a day ahead and refrigerated, enhancing the flavors.
- Optional toppings like chopped peanuts and syrup add texture and extra taste but can be omitted for a simpler pie.
