Creamy Peanut Butter Pie
If you are a peanut butter lover, then this peanut butter pie recipe is going to completely knock your socks off. A no-bake Oreo crust is topped with a super creamy, silky smooth peanut butter filling made from scratch (no Cool Whip!). Serve it chilled and drizzled with peanut butter and chocolate; it will be a family favorite for years to come!
Okay, this pie straight-up takes like a mega peanut butter cup; one bite and you will be in heaven. I can’t resist an Oreo crust and when you pile it high with a creamy, fluffy, and light-as-air peanut butter filling, it’s absolutely irresistible.
The best part? It’s so easy to make, is built for making ahead of time, and is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser… A perfect anytime dessert for all of the peanut butter fanatics out there!
How to make the peanut butter pie
This pie is totally no-bake and incredibly easy to make; I promise it’s going to become a fast favorite at your house!
Here’s how we make it:
- Make Oreo Crust – Crush up Oreo cookies, combine with melted butter, and press into a 9-inch pie plate. Chill while you make the filling.
- Make the Filling – Cream cheese, powdered sugar, peanut butter, and vanilla extract are beat until creamy. Heavy cream is whipped to soft peaks and folded into the peanut butter mixture.
- Fill the Pie Plate – Transfer the peanut butter filling into the prepared Oreo crust and smooth into an even layer.
- Chill – Place the pie in the freezer for at least 4 hours or chill in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
- Garnish! – Drizzle the chilled pie with melted peanut butter and chocolate. You could also top it with Reese’s Pieces, chopped peanut butter cups, peanut butter chips, or a combination of all of the above.
Crust alternative
While I highly recommend the Oreo crust used here, you can put a spin on it by using my favorite graham cracker crust.
Use it as-is or substitute chocolate graham crackers!
Another idea for you – replace the Oreos with Nutter Butters for a true peanut butter overload experience.
The best peanut butter to use
I always, always recommend only baking with traditional creamy peanut butter, such as Jif, Skippy, or Peter Pan. Natural-style peanut butter that you need to stir will result in a pie filling that becomes oily and separated.
If you’d like to use a nut butter alternative, see the recipe notes below on some recommendations.
Make-ahead suggestions
This pie is the ultimate candidate for making ahead!
It has to be chilled for a number of hours or overnight for it to set properly, so making it at least one day in advance is perfect.
Storing and freezing instructions
This pie keeps exceptionally well! Here are some options:
- Refrigerator – The pie can be kept in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 3 days.
- Freezer – You can keep the pie in the freezer, covered tightly, for up to 1 month. (You can also wrap individual slices in plastic wrap and place in a resealable zip-top freezer bag.) Remove from the freezer 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
More favorite peanut butter recipes
- Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
- Easy Peanut Butter Cookies
- Peanut Butter Brownies
- Easy Peanut Butter Fudge
- Peanut Butter Cup Overload Cake
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If you make this peanut butter pie and love it, I would so appreciate it if you would take a moment to leave a rating below. Thank you so much! ❤️️
Creamy Peanut Butter Pie
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 28 (175 g) Oreo cookies
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 8 ounces (170.1 g) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup (90 g) powdered sugar
- 1½ cups (322.5 g) creamy peanut butter, not chunky or natural
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups (476 ml) heavy cream
For the Topping Drizzle:
- 1 ounce (28.35 g) semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
Instructions
- Make the Crust: Process the Oreo cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs. Turn the crumbs out into a medium bowl. Add the melted butter and toss with a fork until all of the crumbs are moistened. Press into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Make the Filling: Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the peanut butter and vanilla and beat again until completely combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
- Using a rubber spatula, stir 1/3 of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to lighten it up. Use a rubber spatula to gently fold in the remaining whipped cream. Transfer the filling to the chilled crust and spread in an even layer. Freeze uncovered for at least 4 hours or up to 1 day covered with plastic wrap.
- Garnish the Pie: Put the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30 second increments at 50% power, stirring after each. Continue until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Transfer to a resealable plastic bag and snip a tiny bit off the corner. Hold the bag over the pie and drizzle the melted chocolate in a zig-zag pattern. Melt the peanut butter in the microwave using the same method used for the chocolate. Add the melted peanut butter to a resealable plastic bag, snip off a corner and drizzle over the pie. Let stand for about 10 minutes to set. Return to the freeze if not serving immediately.
- Remove the pie from the freezer about 10-15 minutes before you are ready to serve. If you have trouble cutting it, running your knife under warm water will help. Cover leftovers tightly with plastic wrap and foil, and store in the freezer.
Notes
- Equipment recommendations: Pie plate / food processor
- Crust Alternative – You can replace the Oreo crust with my favorite graham cracker crust; use it as-is or substitute chocolate graham crackers! You can also replace the Oreos with Nutter Butters.
- Peanut Butter – It is important to use traditional, processed peanut butter (i.e. Jif, Skippy, Peter Pan, etc.) in this recipe. Using natural peanut butter will result in a pie that is oily and may separate, so I do not recommend using natural peanut butter.
- Nut Butter Alternatives – You can use other nut butters such as almond butter, cashew butter, etc. as long as they do not have oil separation (see the note above). A great almond butter substitute that works exceptionally well in baked goods is Barney Butter.
- Cool Whip – If you would prefer to use Cool Whip as a shortcut, you can fold in an 8-ounce container in place of using the whipped heavy cream.
- Recipe adapted from Martha Stewart’s Pies and Tarts.
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[Photography by Ari of Well Seasoned]
Great recipe! This is one of my family’s favorites. Just an fyi, I always use natural peanut butter in this type of pie recipe as well as peanut butter ice cream and have never had an issue with it being too oily.
Thank you!
Very similar recipe to a black bottomed PB pie but without the chocolate ganache layer on top of the oreo crust but under the PB filling. I bet it would be spectacular with that addition as well!! Long live peanut butter & chocolate! A marriage made in heaven!
Easily the best recipe I have tried.
Hi! I made this for my sons 25th Birthday. He has always loved anything peanut butter and he (and the rest of us) loved this! It was very rich and flavorful with a nice texture.
I did break the rules and used natural peanut butter. It worked perfectly. I always empty a new jar (oil and all) into a bowl and mix it really well with my hand mixer and put it back in the jar and store it in the refrigerator. It never separates or becomes oily.
We ate part of the pie and froze the rest in individual slices and left them with my son so he can have it whenever he wants.
Thanks for another great recipe! I enjoy your blog and watching your kids grow up!
I’m excited to try this with heavy cream. I’ve made the cool whip version before and it’s delicious. My bonus son has celiacs so I imagine I can use the GF Oreos as an easy substitute.
I love this recipe, I used cool whip instead of heavy cream and for topping I used smuckers chocolate magic shell. Everyone loved it. Thank you for sharing.
Fantastic. Made I last weekend. So good making it again!!!
Made this the night before thanksgiving and didn’t see the option on Pinterest to refrigerate instead of freeze. It was in the freezer all night and thanksgiving day until 10 mins before serving and it was too hard and frozen for serving. Wish the Pinterest recipe would have stated you can put it in the fridge. It’s been in the fridge now since after thanksgiving day and it’s so much better chilled in the fridge. Perfect texture and you can taste the flavors much more. Excellent recipe! However, I would recommend not freezing it if going to use within 3 days. Just chilled in the fridge until ready to serve. If freezing for a later time than 3 days, get it in the fridge the day before serving so it’s not so hard. 10 mins was not enough time before serving. Thanks for this delicious recipe! It’s a favorite for sure!
Thank you for the recommendation of putting in the refrigerator. I made the day before and I probably would have left it in the freezer.
I would give this pie 5 stars. It was silky smooth and absolutely delicious
Why no natural peanut butter?
I made this for my husband’s birthday, it was absolutely amazing and comes together so easily!
this recipe is heaven!
Hi Michelle,
Making this tomorrow and wanted to ask if you typically refrigerate or freeze….I see options for both and am on the fence on how I would like to serve. Also thinking of doing the melted pb and chocolate on top with chopped pb cups and pb chips….maybe even a few chocolate chips….I am going to use pb oreos as well.
Hi Carolyn, I like it both ways, but thoroughly chilled (not quite frozen) is my favorite!
Does this pie have to be frozen? Or can it just be refrigerated? Thanks!
Hi Tammy, It can be refrigerated!
Very yummy and easy! I used peanut butter filled Oreos for the crust…winner!!!! I also took the easy way out and used Cool Whip instead of whipped cream. Because it is already sweetened, I reduced the sugar by 1/4 cup. In addition to the drizzle I topped it with chopped peanuts. It is a very rich pie and therefore got at least 10 servings out of it. If I use the peanut butter Oreos again I think I will reduce the amount of peanut butter to 1 cup next time. Yes, there WILL be a next time!!!
Was just ok I have had much better .
I have made a similar recipe but top it off with either caramel or butterscotch ice cream topping. Delicious!
I’ve been making a Peanut Butter Pie very similar to this for years. To switch things up I like to chop up some Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and stir them into the filling. I also scatter a few on top as garnish. It’s a winner with my family and friends,.
That sounds delicious!!
I have been making a Peanut Butter pie very similar (ingredient wise) for many years. As a suggestion to folks who might like to change things up a bit… I chop up Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and stir them into the filling. I then scatter some on top for garnish. It’s a winner !
Yummy on the peanut butter pie, thanks Michelle.
Is the nutrition calculation for 1/8 size pieces? Thanks!
Hi Cindy, Yes!
Does this call for a deep dish pie plate ? Thanks.
so yummy… thanks for sharing :)
On my bake list Michelle, thank you.
Is this an updated version of the frozen chocolate peanut butter pie from a couple years ago? I have made that over and over and it is a family favorite. Can this version be better?
Hi Susan, Just a few teeny tiny changes – I omitted the salt because I felt the pie was salty enough with all of the peanut butter. I increased the cream cheese to 8 ounces to keep from leaving 2 tablespoons hanging around and then rounded up the powdered sugar to compensate :)
When the Oreos are put into the food processor are they whole or do I remove the creamy filling?
Hi Nancy, They should be whole.
The easiest pie I’ve ever made. My family loves it so much that for the holidays I need to make 2. Last year for Christmas it replaced my Buche de Noel.
So awesome to hear this!!
Made this a couple days ago (with a nutter butter crust) and everyone loved it – amazing recipe!! I was wondering how long it will keep in the freezer?
Hi Joanna, It will keep for up to a month. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
I am not a peanut butter fan at all, but this sounded so good so I usedd it for a bake off at work, D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S!!! It won!!! Thank you so much for the wonderful recipe.:)
I’m going to make my first pie and also enter it into a pie contest. I saw this recipe and thought it would be a “hands down” winner. Now, I’m awfully nervous! It is a toss between this recipe and the bourbon chocolate walnut pie. I think I may make both to be certain I’m a winner.
SOOOO good! made it last night for my husband’s birthday! can’t wait to eat the rest of it tonight :)
I’ve now made this twice with a little variation and both times it was fabulous. Easy to prepare and a hit at table. I craved a bit more chocolate and garnished the pie with microplaned Lindt dark shavings the second time. Great Recipe!
This pie looks absolutely DIVINE!!!! Just love the Chocolate and Peanut Butter combination. Thanks for sharing.
This is sooooo good and so easy to prepare!! FYI, it’s also good with as much as 16 oz of cream cheese! (hehe ;) I just realized a 250g package = 8 oz….I thought it was 3 :P what gave me that idea?!?) Anywho, with that much cream cheese, you can leave it out in the fridge and it still tastes great!! (Plus, there’s never too much cream cheese in anything…)
Seriously sinful, this looks so good. I love peanut butter pie
I need a slice of this! LOVE peanut butter in every way!
My PB-loving hubby would love this pie!!
This must be the best pie ever. It’s like eating pie, cheesecake and ice cream in one go. Yeyyy!
I know what I will be dreaming about tonight…this pie! Looking forward to trying this! :)
Drool….I would love some right now.
I am always up for chocolate and PB! Love this dessert!
Yum—I can’t resist anything with peanut butter OR Oreos, and since these have both I must make it!
My fiance goes crazy for anything peanut butter, I go crazy for anything involving Oreos…..this pie needs to happen in our household immediately
I shouldn’t be reading this so late at night… This pie looks amazing. Can’t wait to give it a try!
This recipe looks so fabulous. I am not a huge peanut butter fan but I might make an exception for this.
Wow this pie looks amazing!!! My mouth is watering. I love chocolate and peanut butter and the fact that this pie is frozen makes it perfect for summer!
Holy Peanut Butter! That looks amazing! Coming from a long line of peanut butter eaters – I am in LOVE!
This looks so delicious & very do-able! Thanks, sweetness!
xo
Perfectly creamy and delicious looking! Great combination of chocolate and peanut butter!
Thank you sooo much! It’s my birthday here in a few days and i didn’t know what I wanted (all I had in mind was that it had to be either peanut buttery or cold) this is heaven in a pie crust!
I could eat this whole thing!!
This pie is freaking amazing!
Just put this on my to make list!! Looks awesome
I made a dessert similar to this from a Dorie Greenspan recipe. It was delicious, but that version wasn’t frozen. I think I’d like a frozen version next time.
Was it the Chocolate-Peanut Butter Torte from Dori’s “Baking” book? That’s the one I referenced above – it’s very similar to this, but made in a springform pan and not frozen.
This looks fantastic!! I’m always excited to see Tracey’s name :) she’s a good friend of mine and I think I bookmarked this on her blog too! :) let me just run to make room in my freezer :)
Im the same, if peanut butter is involved, I have no self control. And ESPECIALLY if oreos and cream are involved also. Oy vey, that’s it, will power goes flying out the door.
We have had a version of peanut pie in my family for years and me and my brothers always fight over it at Thanksgiving!!! YUM!!
I like those Snomagaddan by-laws! This looks completely irresistible, Michelle.
AHHHH! Why do you show pictures of things like this to those of us who don’t have access to said peanut butter decadence? I need this in my stomach right now!
YUM! Looks amazing…and anything with chocolate peanut butter is definitely a crowd pleaser…but more importantly, it pleases ME! Love this!
Oh my yum! Peanut butter, Oreos, pie…… this is like heaven in a dish! Perfect for dessert after breakfast :)
Holy cow this looks good- PB and chocolate is the best combo ever, hands down.
OMG! You are killing me! This looks so amazing. LOVE peanut butter and chocolate!
wow….does this sound delicious or what! This recipe sounds so creamy and smooth. Not to mention the great combination of fun flavors….and it’s relatively simple to make! Looks delish!
I think I might be drooling a bit! This looks Heavenly.
Oooh, cold peanut butter…the thing of delicious dreams!
Your food photos are looking extra scrumptious, good job on the photography! :)
Thanks Kells! :)
Oh my goodness, all that is sweet and delicious in this world has just culminated in this pie. I am dying, I tell you. Dying.
Peanut butter for the win, every single time.
I’m glad you enjoyed it Michelle! Yours looks awesome :) I am a huge fan of Dorie’s pb torte as well, totally agree with your suggestion that this is a more casual option.
wow, this looks INcredible. I must make this sometime!!
Wow….thats divine.
First time here and loved it :)
This looks delicious! I love love love peanut butter pie!
I will now go eat a Reese’s in a paltry attempt to forget about my immediate need for this pie.
This is perfection!
Crazy! This pie has been in my family for YEARS – we make it all different ways. You can use low fat or fat free ingredients, and it turns out just as delicious, so sometimes we make it when we want a less indulgent recipe. You CAN use chunky peanut butter, but only if you want chunks of peanuts in your pie…I’m cool with that :)
OhmyGOSH. This is all of the things that are right and good in the world. Especially during this heat wave.
Um, P.S., thank you for making me aware of the dessert-following-breakfast rule. I now feel justified in the way I live my life. ;)
What a concept – dessert after breakfast!! Love it!
Oh my! Delish!
I love peanut butter pie!! I haven’t made one in almost a year – I think I’m due!! Maybe I’ll use my birthday next week as an excuse to whip this up for the two of us ! :)
i kind of shed a tear reading about this. i need it!
Torte pie torte pie. Which to make? Yum!
Peanut butter & chocolate= my FAVORITE combination :) I might just have to top this with Reeses to be obnoxious
I was JUST looking for a recipe like this to make, you seriously read my mind! Looks perfect!
This looks like a perfect summertime treat! I am imagining it with a drizzle of hot fudge and a swirl of whipped cream, YUM! Thanks, Chris
This looks horrendously addictive! Obviously that is a compliment though :) your recipes are always so wonderful, i have to say normally i could take or leave peanut butter but this definitely makes me want to jump up and make it right now, i think there would be few people that wouldnt adore this pie and it really is perfect for summer! Lovely recipe :)
Woow that looks wickidly divine. Mmmm I want a slice now and its only breakfast time. Yum
This is my dream pie! Yum!
Oh wow, this is really speaking to me. I’ve just got to taste that light-as-air peanut butter filling!