Easy Peanut Butter Pie

Name: Easy Peanut Butter Pie
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
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

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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.

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Origin Easy Peanut Butter Pie What I Love About This Recipe Easy Peanut Butter Pie Ingredients Directions Notes

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

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

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.