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A delicious slice of no-bake peanut butter pie on a light blue plate, topped with chopped peanuts.

No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie

This recipe makes a simple, creamy peanut butter pie that requires no oven time. The pie sets in the refrigerator.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs About 10 full sheets
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter Do not use natural style peanut butter
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream Cold
Topping (Optional)
  • 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip) Thawed
  • 2 tablespoons miniature chocolate chips For garnish

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie plate
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

  1. Prepare the crust: Mix the graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar in a medium bowl. Pour in the melted butter and mix until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
  2. Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Place the crust in the freezer while you prepare the filling.
  3. Make the filling: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until fully combined and smooth.
  4. In a separate, clean bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until no streaks remain.
  5. Spoon the peanut butter filling into the chilled crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
  6. Cover the pie loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until the filling is firm.
  7. Before serving, spread the thawed whipped topping over the pie, if using. Sprinkle with miniature chocolate chips.

Notes

If you prefer a firmer crust, you can bake it at 350 degrees F for 8 minutes before chilling, but this step is optional for a no-bake version.