By Becky Hardin
Published Nov 17, 2021
Peanut butter pie is the ultimate dessert to share during the holidays. It starts with a chocolate crust and is then loaded with no bake peanut butter goodness. Topped with whipped cream and peanut butter and chocolate chips, everyone will love this pie.
Peanut Butter Pie Recipe
Peanut butter pie is the ultimate dessert for people who love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate! It’s almost like a giant Reese’s peanut butter cup in pie form.
This pie starts with a sweet chocolate crust, is filled with a no bake peanut butter mouse and is then topped with even more peanut butter and chocolate goodness. It’s the ultimate dessert for peanut butter lovers!
This pie makes a great addition to dessert time but is fancy enough for birthdays and holidays. Just be prepared, everyone will love this no bake pie so much that they are going to going to want the recipe asap!
Why you’ll love this Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie recipe:
- EASY TO MAKE: Some pies are intricate and take a lot of time in the kitchen. This chocolate peanut butter pie is easy to make, is no bake and great for even beginner bakers.
- NO BAKE PIE: This pie is so easy to make in part because it’s a no bake pie! You do need to bake the crust briefly, but the whole pie doesn’t need to be baked.
- SIMPLE INGREDIENTS : There are only 8 required ingredients for this pie recipe and they are easy to find at most grocery stores.
Once you have gathered all your ingredients, you will also want to grab a mixing bowl, food processor, pie pan, spatula and hand mixer. You will need to make your crust first and then add your peanut butter filling.
How to make Peanut Butter Pie
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- Pulse your graham crackers in a food processor until they are fine crumbs.
- Add the melted butter and continue to pulse until combined.
- Press the pie crust into a pie pan.
- Bake for 7-9 minutes.
- Whip together the cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Fold in the whipped cream.
- Add the peanut butter filling to your cooled pie shell.
- Chill for 2 hours or more.
- Add your whipped cream and toppings before serving.
Yes, you absolutely can use a pre-made pie crust for this peanut butter pie. Using a pre-made pie crust will save you some time and make this dessert come together even faster!
Oreos make a great pie crust and would be a fun substitute for graham crackers. Feel free to use your favorite Oreos for the pie crust.
This is such a versatile recipe and you can easily substitute the peanut butter for your favorite nut butter. Almond or cashew butter and even Nutella make great substitutes.
You can freeze the entire pie after adding the filling. Instead of wrapping it and placing in the fridge, you can place it directly in the freezer. Allow to thaw when you go to unfreeze it.
The toppings on this peanut butter pie are optional, but a great addition. They add another layer of flavor plus a few different textures. Some of the suggested garnishes are peanuts, chocolate chips, peanut butter chips or melted chocolate and peanut butter.
Tips!
- Allow the pie crust to cool completely before adding in the filling. If the pie crust is still warm, it will hurt the integrity of the peanut butter filling.
- Scrap down the sides of the bowl when mixing your ingredients together. You want to make sure that everything is fully incorporated before adding it to the pie crust.
- This pie does need time to firm up in the fridge. Make sure you allow it at least 2 hours before slicing. You can make it the night before and keep it in the fridge until it’s time to enjoy.
You can serve this pie at any event, potluck or holiday. It’s a great pie to bring to Thanksgiving , Christmas or even Easter dinner. It’s one that kids and adults will love and I can guarantee you won’t have any leftovers.
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- Fudge Brownie Pie
- Chocolate Cream Pie
- Strawberry Jello Pie
- Pumpkin Pie
- French Silk Pie
- Cherry Pie
- Chocolate Pecan Pie
- Shoofly Pie
This mile high peanut butter pie is every peanut butter and chocolate lovers dream. It is full of decadent flavor and is super easy to make. Whip up this easy pie recipe today!
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- Peanut Butter Cup Fudge
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bark
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 14 graham cracker sheets 217 grams, crushed (or Oreos)
- ▢ ¼ cup unsalted butter 57 grams, melted (½ stick)
- ▢ 8 ounces cream cheese 227 grams, room temperature (1 block)
- ▢ ¾ cup creamy peanut butter 203 grams, plus more for drizzling
- ▢ ½ cup powdered sugar 57 grams
- ▢ 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
- ▢ 1 cup whipped cream 170 grams, homemade or store-bought, plus more for garnish
Optional Garnishes
- ▢ Crushed peanuts
- ▢ Peanut butter chips
- ▢ Chocolate curls
- ▢ Chopped peanut butter cups
- ▢ Melted peanut butter
- ▢ Melted chocolate
Video
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Place the graham crackers in a food processor and pulse until they’re fine crumbs. 14 graham cracker sheets
- Pour the melted butter over the top and pulse to combine. ¼ cup unsalted butter
- Press into a 8- or 9-inch pie pan and bake for 7-9 minutes, until set. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to combine the cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla together until smooth. 8 ounces cream cheese, ¾ cup creamy peanut butter, ½ cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Gently fold in the whipped cream until just combined. 1 cup whipped cream
- Transfer the mixture into the cooled crust.
- Cover the pie in plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- When ready to serve, top with whipped cream and your favorite garnishes. Crushed peanuts, Peanut butter chips, Chocolate curls, Chopped peanut butter cups, Melted chocolate, Melted peanut butter
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Food Processor
- Pie Pan
- Hand Mixer
Becky’s Tips
- Allow the pie crust to cool completely before adding in the filling. If the pie crust is still warm, it will hurt the integrity of the peanut butter filling.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl when mixing your ingredients together. You want to make sure that everything is fully incorporated before adding it to the pie crust.
- This pie does need time to firm up in the fridge. Make sure you allow it at least 2 hours before slicing. You can make it the night before and keep it in the fridge until it’s time to enjoy.
- Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Peanut Butter Pie Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Food Processor
- Pie Pan
- Hand Mixer
Ingredients
- 14 graham cracker sheets 217 grams, crushed (or Oreos)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter 57 grams, melted (½ stick)
- 8 ounces cream cheese 227 grams, room temperature (1 block)
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter 203 grams, plus more for drizzling
- ½ cup powdered sugar 57 grams
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
- 1 cup whipped cream 170 grams, homemade or store-bought, plus more for garnish
Optional Garnishes
- Crushed peanuts
- Peanut butter chips
- Chocolate curls
- Chopped peanut butter cups
- Melted peanut butter
- Melted chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Place the graham crackers in a food processor and pulse until they’re fine crumbs. 14 graham cracker sheets
- Pour the melted butter over the top and pulse to combine. ¼ cup unsalted butter
- Press into a 8- or 9-inch pie pan and bake for 7-9 minutes, until set. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to combine the cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla together until smooth. 8 ounces cream cheese, ¾ cup creamy peanut butter, ½ cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Gently fold in the whipped cream until just combined. 1 cup whipped cream
- Transfer the mixture into the cooled crust.
- Cover the pie in plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- When ready to serve, top with whipped cream and your favorite garnishes. Crushed peanuts, Peanut butter chips, Chocolate curls, Chopped peanut butter cups, Melted chocolate, Melted peanut butter
Video
Notes
- Allow the pie crust to cool completely before adding in the filling. If the pie crust is still warm, it will hurt the integrity of the peanut butter filling.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl when mixing your ingredients together. You want to make sure that everything is fully incorporated before adding it to the pie crust.
- This pie does need time to firm up in the fridge. Make sure you allow it at least 2 hours before slicing. You can make it the night before and keep it in the fridge until it’s time to enjoy.
- Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
