Rich, creamy, and truly indulgent, this effortless dessert is the definition of comfort in pie form. What makes a peanut butter pie so irresistible is its velvety filling—a luscious blend of peanut butter, cream cheese, and whipped topping—poured into a crisp chocolate cookie crust. With no baking required and just a handful of ingredients, it’s the perfect make-ahead treat for holidays, potlucks, or last-minute gatherings. One bite and it’ll become your go-to recipe for whenever you need a fast, crowd-pleasing dessert.

Origin Easy Peanut Butter Pie

This American classic first became popular in the mid-20th century as a refrigerator pie, when convenience desserts were all the rage. It’s still loved for how simple and satisfying it is.

What I Love About This Recipe

It uses pantry staples, can be made ahead, and has the dreamiest, mousse-like texture that everyone raves about.

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Easy Peanut Butter Pie

Recipe by RecipesVillaCourse: Dessert, No-Bake PieCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

Calories

430

kcal

Easy Peanut Butter Pie is a creamy, indulgent dessert made with a rich peanut butter filling in a graham cracker or chocolate cookie crust—no baking required. It’s a crowd-pleasing treat that’s quick to make and perfect for peanut butter lovers.

Ingredients

• 1 (9-inch) chocolate cookie crust (store-bought or homemade)

• 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed

• Chopped peanuts

• Chocolate syrup or melted chocolate

• Whipped cream

Directions

• In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and peanut butter together until smooth and fluffy.
• Add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until fully combined.
• Fold in whipped topping gently until the mixture is smooth and light.
• Spoon the filling into the prepared crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or until firm.
• Before serving, garnish with chopped peanuts, chocolate syrup, or extra whipped cream if desired.
• Slice and serve chilled.

Notes

• For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and light whipped topping.
• you can freeze the pie up to 1 month; thaw in the fridge before serving.
• Crunchy peanut butter adds great texture if you prefer.