Indulge in this No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie. It’s creamy, nutty, and comes together in only 30 minutes!
This No Bake Peanut Butter Pie recipe is a creamy, indulgent dessert that delivers big flavor with minimal effort. Made with a smooth peanut butter filling blended with cream cheese, it has a rich, fluffy texture that melts in your mouth. The filling is nestled in a buttery Nutter Butter crust, adding just the right crunch to balance the creamy center. Everyone will be asking for seconds.
No-bake desserts are always popular during the summer. For more similar pie recipes, check out my No-Bake S’mores Pie, No-Bake Oreo Pie, or our No-Bake Mud Pie.
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Why I Love This No-Bake Pie
- Requires no baking, so it’s quick and easy to throw together without heating up the kitchen.
- No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie is always a hit at family gatherings and potlucks—it disappears in minutes.
- It only takes 30 minutes to put together and then it chills in the fridge to set.
Recipe Ingredients
Nutter Butter Cookies – These cookies give the pie a signature crunchy base, packed with bold peanut butter flavor.
Creamy Peanut Butter – Rich and smooth, peanut butter brings that classic peanut flavor.
Heavy Cream – Whipped to perfection, it lightens the filling, making it soft and airy for the perfect bite.
For a full list of ingredients and amounts, see the recipe card below.
Variations
Crust – Save time with a store-bought graham cracker crust that provides a buttery, crumbly base, or opt for a rich Oreo crust for a chocolatey twist. If you love salty-sweet flavors, a pretzel crust adds texture and balance, while a vanilla wafer crust offers a lighter, more delicate option.
Peanut Butter – For the best texture, stick with creamy peanut butter—it blends perfectly into the filling and keeps everything smooth. I’d skip the crunchy peanut butter, as it can make the texture uneven, and natural peanut butter tends to mess with the consistency, making it too soft and runny.
How to Make No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie
Step 1: In a food processor (or a large Ziploc bag with a rolling pin), crush Nutter Butter cookies (filling intact) until fine crumbs form. Add butter and salt, pulse, or mix to combine. Remove ½ cup and set aside.
Step 2: Press moistened crumbs into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish. Freeze for 30 minutes while preparing the filling.
Step 3: In the bowl of a stand mixer or a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer, beat peanut butter and cream cheese until smooth, about 2 minutes. With mixing speed on low, gradually add the powdered sugar. Mix until combined.
Step 4: In the bowl of a stand mixer or a large mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream and vanilla. Beat until stiff peaks form. Gently mix into the peanut butter cream cheese mixture until no streaks remain.
Step 5: Pour into the prepared pie crust and spread into a smooth, even layer. Top with reserved crumbs, chopped peanuts, and whipped cream, if desired. Chill for at least two hours, or overnight.
Step 6: Slice and serve with a melted peanut butter, caramel, or hot fudge drizzle.
Expert Tips
Press Crumbs Firmly – When pressing the cookie crumbs into the pie dish, using the back of a measuring cup works wonders. It helps get everything evenly pressed and creates a sturdy crust that holds up when sliced.
Use a Hot Knife for Slicing – For clean, smooth slices, run a knife under hot water before cutting. Wipe it clean between slices, and it makes cutting easier without messing up the filling.
FAQs
Absolutely! Feel free to top the pie with chopped peanut butter cups, a drizzle of melted chocolate, or even a scoop of ice cream for an extra indulgent dessert. You can also get creative with toppings like Reese’s Pieces, chocolate curls, or a layer of ganache to make it even more decadent.
An electric mixer isn’t absolutely required, but it sure makes things easier! It helps blend the peanut butter and cream cheese quickly and gets the whipped cream just right. If you don’t have one, it’ll take a bit more elbow grease to get the filling smooth and airy, but you can definitely manage without it!
Storage Info
To STORE this Crunchy Peanut Butter Pie, keep it tightly covered in the fridge for 2-3 days. To FREEZE, wrap the pie tightly with plastic wrap in multiple layers to prevent freezer burn, and store it for up to 3 weeks.
Before slicing, let the pie sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes to make cutting easier.
More No-Bake Pie Recipes to Try
No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie Recipe
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 16 oz. Nutter Butter cookies - divided
- 5 tbsp. unsalted butter - melted
- 1/8 tsp. coarse kosher sea salt
For the Filling
- 1 1/4 c. creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz. 1 block cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 c. powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 c. heavy cream
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
For the Topping
- Whipped cream
- Reserved crushed nutter butters
- Chopped roasted peanuts
- Melted peanut butter - caramel sauce or hot fudge sauce
Instructions
- In a food processor (or a large Ziploc bag with a rolling pin), crush Nutter Butter cookies (filling intact) until fine crumbs form. Add butter and salt, pulse, or mix to combine. Remove ½ cup and set aside.
- Press moistened crumbs into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish. Freeze for 30 minutes while preparing the filling.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer or a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer, beat peanut butter and cream cheese until smooth, about 2 minutes. With mixing speed on low, gradually add the powdered sugar. Mix until combined.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer or a large mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream and vanilla. Beat until stiff peaks form. Gently mix into the peanut butter cream cheese mixture until no streaks remain.
- Pour into the prepared pie crust and spread into a smooth, even layer. Top with reserved crumbs, chopped peanuts, and whipped cream, if desired. Chill for at least two hours, or overnight.
- Slice and serve with a melted peanut butter, caramel, or hot fudge drizzle.
The peanut butter flavor really came through and paired perfectly with the crust.
You had me at NO-BAKE and PEANUT BUTTER! This is such a simple recipe to make! The flavor is amazing!