Best-Ever Creamy Peanut Butter Pie
A rich, no-bake peanut butter filling inside a crunchy chocolate cookie crust, drizzled with fudge.
In a nutshell: This authentic american best-ever creamy peanut butter pie comes together in just 15 mins using simple whole ingredients. Perfect for home cooks seeking a dependable, restaurant-quality finish with minimal effort.
A dream dessert for chocolate and peanut butter lovers. This ultra-rich, creamy pie features a quick Oreo cookie crust filled with a fluffy, cream-cheese-based peanut butter filling. Top with whipped cream and hot fudge.
Key Equipment
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Chef's Pro-Tips
- Ensure Balanced Room Temperature: Having butter, milk, and eggs at comfortable room temperature allows emulsions to form cleanly, resulting in the tenderest crumb for best-ever creamy peanut butter pie.
- Test with a Toothpick: Insert a wooden skewer or toothpick into the center; look for a few moist crumbs rather than wet batter or a bone-dry stick.
Ingredients
8
servings
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24 whole Oreo cookies, crushed, for crust
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4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, for crust
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8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
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1 cup creamy peanut butter, do not use natural style
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1 cup powdered sugar
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8 oz whipped topping, like Cool Whip, thawed
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2 tbsp chocolate syrup, for drizzle
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Press the Crust
Finely crush the Oreo cookies. Mix with the melted butter in a bowl. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Place in the freezer for 10 minutes to set.
Beat Peanut Butter Base
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and creamy peanut butter with a hand mixer on medium speed until completely smooth. Add the powdered sugar and beat on low until combined.
Fold in Whipped Cream
Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the peanut butter mixture in two additions until smooth, fluffy, and no white streaks remain.
Assemble & Chill
Spoon the filling into the set Oreo crust, smoothing the top. Drizzle with chocolate syrup and sprinkle with chopped peanuts. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours (or freeze for 1 hour) before slicing.
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View on AmazonFrequently Asked Questions
No. The recipe specifically says not to use natural style because it separates and makes the filling oily instead of thick and creamy. Use a standard creamy peanut butter.
Absolutely, it is an ideal make-ahead dessert. It needs at least 3 hours in the fridge (or 1 hour in the freezer) to set before slicing, and it holds well overnight.
Covered, it keeps 3-4 days refrigerated. The Oreo crust stays crisp and the filling stays fluffy.
Yes. Freeze it solid, wrap tightly, and keep for up to a month. Thaw in the fridge for a few hours before serving.
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