No Bake Peanut Butter Pie

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This easy no bake Peanut Butter Pie recipe is super easy to make and always a huge hit. A rich buttery graham cracker crust is topped with a light and airy peanut butter cream cheese filling and topped with peanut butter chips, this truly is a dream dessert for peanut butter lovers.

slice of no bake peanut butter pie on white plate

I love peanut butter (like in these Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars I shared recently!), so this easy Peanut Butter Pie Recipe is an absolute favorite! I've been sharing a lot of older family recipes the past few months after my mom visited and brought me my grandmother's recipes and cookbooks and this recipe is yet another of those classics.

If you have a peanut butter lover, they will love this peanut butter pie I promise!

Why I love this recipe

It's a no-bake dessert which I love especially during the summer months, and beyond simple to make. It takes just a few minutes to put together and then just pop the whole pie in the fridge to chill, so it's perfect for making ahead when entertaining.

VIDEO How to Make No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie

Ingredients

graham cracker crust - pre-made crust or make your own graham cracker crust
cream cheese
powdered sugar
peanut butter
milk
heavy whipping cream
peanut butter chips

Step by step

Make the homemade whipped cream: Beat the heavy cream in a mixing bowl for 4 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
In a separate mixing bowl combine the powdered sugar and cream cheese until blended.
Add milk and peanut butter and mix until combined.
Fold the whipped cream in with the peanut butter mixture to make your fluffy peanut butter filling.
Pour the filling into the pie crust and top with the peanut butter chips. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.

hand lifting slice of peanut butter pie away from remaining pie

Flavor variations

add chocolate: use a chocolate crust made with chocolate graham crackers, top with chocolate chips or chocolate shavings, or drizzle with a little chocolate sauce before serving
add more Reese's flavor: top with Reese's pieces or chopped Reese's peanut butter cups
OREO variations: use an OREO cookie crust or top with chopped OREO cookies

FAQs

Can I use Cool Whip instead of homemade whipped cream?

Yes, you can definitely substitute Cool Whip in this recipe, use 2 cups of Cool Whip instead of 1 cup of heavy cream.

Can I use natural peanut butter?

No, I recommend traditional smooth peanut butter.

If you like this old-fashioned peanut butter pie, you'll also love my Hot Fudge Pie, Coconut Pie, and from-scratch Sweet Potato Pie!

Storage

Keep leftover pie in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Pie can be frozen for up to 3 months. Place the frozen peanut butter pie in the refrigerator overnight to thaw.

If you try this recipe, please comment and rate it below, I love hearing from you!

Peanut Butter Pie Recipe

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Author: Melissa Riker
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 8 1x
Category: dessert
Method: none
Cuisine: American

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Description

Ingredients

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9-inch graham cracker crust
8 oz cream cheese
¾ cup powdered sugar
½ cup smooth peanut butter
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup Reese’s peanut butter chips

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, beat heavy cream for about 4 minutes or until peaks form. Set aside.
In a stand mixer (affiliate link), beat cream cheese and powdered sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy.
Add peanut butter and milk and mix until blended.
Remove bowl from mixer and fold in whipped cream, mix until uniform.
Pour mixture into pie crust and top with Reese's chips.
Chill for at least one hour before serving.

Notes

You may substitute 2 cups Cool Whip for the 1 cup of heavy cream if desired.

Keep leftover pie in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Pie can be frozen for up to 3 months. Place the frozen peanut butter pie in the refrigerator overnight to thaw.