Peanut butter pie made with creamy peanut butter, whipped topping, and softened cream cheese is light, sweet, and perfectly delicious!
This no-bake peanut butter pie recipe will be your new go-to for parties and holidays! It’s so easy to make and tastes amazing. Serve it up alongside other holiday favorites like crock pot ham, prime rib, and egg noodles.
Peanut Butter Pie
Peanut Butter Pie
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Peanut Butter Pie Ingredients
- Graham cracker crust – Prepared.
- Cream cheese – Softened to room temperature.
- Peanut butter – Creamy.
- Sugar – Powdered sugar (also called confectioners sugar).
- Whipped topping – Like Cool Whip, thawed.
Graham cracker crust, confectioners sugar, cool whip, peanut butter, cream cheese.
How do you make peanut butter pie? (step-by-step)
⭐ First, beat together cream cheese and peanut butter.
⭐ Then, sift in the powdered sugar and beat until it is totally incorporated.
⭐ Next, add the whipped topping, and continue beating until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
⭐ Finally, spread the peanut butter mixture into your crust and chill to set.
This recipe works best when the cream cheese is softened to room temperature.
Preparation
Can you make a peanut butter pie ahead of time?
You can prepare this up to a day or two in advance and store it in the refrigerator. The pie can be piped with whipped cream before you refrigerate or immediately before serving. I find it’s easier to store without the topping.
The pie can also be frozen (see below in Leftovers/Storage for details).
Can I make this with a regular pie crust?
Absolutely! Make sure to bake the crust completely before adding pie filling since the filling does not get baked. This homemade pie crust recipe would work perfectly.
Try piping extra whipped cream around the edges or sprinkling with chopped nuts to garnish.
Leftovers and storage
How long does a peanut butter pie recipe last?
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 – 4 days. For best results, store in an air tight container.
Can you freeze peanut butter pie?
Yes. First allow the pie to set completely (without the whipped cream on top) in the refrigerator (at least several hours or overnight). Then wrap it tightly before storing in the freezer for 2 – 3 months.
When wrapping, I prefer to cover the top tightly with foil, then wrap the entire dish with plastic wrap to prevent freezer burn. Thaw in the refrigerator.
Make sure you allow the pie to set for at least an hour before slicing.
Frequently asked questions
Why isn’t my peanut butter pie firm?
Make sure you’re allowing time for the dish to cool completely, it should chill at a bare minimum for 1 hour, but as long as overnight.
Remember, if you’re adding a lot to your refrigerator or opening it frequently this will cause the temperature to go up and it will take the contents longer to chill.
Is peanut butter pie gluten free?
The filling for this recipe is gluten free so as long as you use a gluten-free graham cracker crust, and gluten free pie filling it is a gluten-free recipe.
It’s also delicious with traditional pie crust or chocolate graham crust.
Tips & tricks
✅ Try a peanut butter chocolate combo with a chocolate oreo crust or chocolate graham crust and chocolate sauce drizzled over top!
✅ Use a traditional pie crust (pre-baked) instead of graham cracker.
✅ Add some texture with chopped peanuts on top.
✅ Make two and freeze one for surprise guests!
Have you ever served peanut butter pie for breakfast? I highly recommend it.
What to eat with peanut butter pie (serving suggestion)
This is a deliciously light whipped dessert, perfect after a grilled meal of cilantro lime steak or smoked chicken legs and Mexican street corn. Don’t forget some tortellini pasta salad on the side and homemade lemonade to drink!
So creamy!
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You’ll want to use an electric mixer so the ingredients are all fully incorporated.
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- Peanut butter fudge recipe
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- Peanut butter blossoms
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No bake desserts to try next
- No bake blueberry cheesecake
- Crock pot candy
- Magic lemon mousse
- Oreo truffles
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Leftovers will keep in the fridge for several days. That is, if there are any!
Tools we love
- Spatula – These ingredients are ooey gooey and sticky. You for sure want to be using a spatula to make sure you’re properly measuring and using all your ingredients.
- Electric mixer – You’ll want an electric mixer for beating the filling to the proper consistency.
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How to Make Peanut Butter Pie
Peanut Butter Pie
Ingredients
- 1 graham cracker crust prepared
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup peanut butter creamy
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 ounces whipped topping (like Cool Whip) thawed
- optional garnishes whipped topping, chocolate sauce, caramel sauce
Instructions
- Using an electric mixer, beat together the cream cheese and peanut butter until they are well combined.
- Sift in the powdered sugar and beat until it has been completely incorporated.
- Add the whipped topping, and beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Spread the peanut butter mixture into prepared graham cracker crust and allow to set in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
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Peanut Butter Pie
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Betsy says
This is an incredible pie! I love the simplicity! And it’s so easy to make. Super creamy and so incredibly delicious! Great idea for Easter!!
Andrea Thueson says
Holy Hannah, this pie was amazing! It is a must-make for any fellow PB lovers!
Kristyn says
There is not a creamier pie on the planet!! So incredibly delicious!! Great for any occasion!
Nurseceleste says
Made with the oreo crust and its like cheese cake but a reeses. So good! It’s better the longer you let it set up so Try and make the night before if you can.
J says
Looks delicious! Will be trying for the 4th this weekend. Can I use real whipped cream instead of cool whip?