This chocolate peanut butter pie recipe is a rich and indulgent dessert that you can serve at your parties, birthdays, and special gatherings.

Nothing gets easier than making this decadent dessert. Whether looking for an impressive dessert or simply out of time, this wonderful chocolate peanut butter pie recipe is a refreshing treat!

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I have fond memories of chocolate peanut butter pie because my mother often served it during the holidays. As I become a mother, I enjoy sharing that slice of heaven with my kids. 

Anyone can make this rich, velvety pie. You only need a few simple ingredients like Oreos, cream cheese, peanut butter and chocolate. Since there’s no baking involved, it takes no time to make it. 

So, if you have limited time for planning a party, this pie is surely a great dessert option!

Do you want more easy dessert recipe ideas? Try the 10-Minute No Bake Pumpkin Pie and Layered No-Bake Banana Split Cake.

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Ingredients Needed To Make This Recipe

Here are the ingredients that you need to gather to make this chocolate peanut butter pie recipe.

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  • Oreo cookies: The cookies will be used to make the pie crust. You’ll need about 24 Oreos to make 1-1/2 cups of cookie crumbs. 
  • Melted butter: To bind the cookie crumbs together, you’ll need to add 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter. You can melt the butter using the microwave or saucepan over the stovetop. 
  • Cream cheese: This provides a hint of tanginess to balance the flavor of the pie. Its rich texture is important in keeping the pie’s shape when sliced. For this recipe, you’ll need about eight ounces of softened cream cheese.
  • Powdered sugar: Itā€™s not just for sweetening. A cup of powdered sugar helps in thickening the filling.
  • Creamy peanut butter: A cup of creamy peanut butter is enough to give that rich peanut flavor and smooth consistency to the pie.
  • Vanilla extract: This ingredient adds that subtle aroma to the pie. You’ll need about a teaspoon of vanilla extract for this recipe.
  • Heavy cream: This is another ingredient that makes the filling rich and creamy in texture. One cup of heavy cream is enough to whip a luxurious consistency.

📝 Note: You can find the full recipe with ingredients and measurements in the recipe card located at the bottom of this post.

How To Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

This no-bake pie recipe is easy to make. Here are the steps in making the perfect chocolate peanut butter pie recipe!

number one
  • Crush the Oreo cookies in the food processor using the pulse button. Once crushed, add the melted butter and combine to make the crust.
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  • Press the cookie crust mixture mixture into a 9-inch pie pan. Chill for about 30 minutes in the refrigerator or 15-20 minutes in the freezer. After pressing the crust into the pie pan, the butter is hard to wash off my hands, so I like to use kitchen gloves to keep this step neat.
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  • In a large bowl, add the softened cream cheese, creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to make the peanut butter mixture filling.
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  • Using an electric hand mixer, beat the mixture on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
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  • Pour the heavy cream into a chilled bowl. With an electric hand mixer, whip the cream on medium-high speed until it forms stiff peaks.
  • If you want to make whipped cream from scratch, check out How Do You Make Whipped Cream? 3 Quick Steps
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  • Add the whipped heavy cream to the peanut butter mixture.
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  • Using a whisk, fold the heavy cream into the peanut butter mixture. Rotate the bowl and continue folding until the two mixtures are combined.
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  • Pour the filling into the chilled chocolate cookie pie crust. Spread the filling evenly, then chill in the fridge for at least four hours.
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  • Melt peanut butter and chocolate in separate bowls using a microwave.1/4 cup peanut butter,1/4 chocolate chips
  • Using a spoon, drizzle the melted chocolate and peanuts.
  • Decorate the top with mini Reese’s cups and peanuts.1/2 cup Mini Reeseā€™s cups.
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Gina’s Tips For Recipe Success

  • Slightly cool the melted butter before mixing it with the cookie crumbs to keep its firm texture.
  • Before whipping the cream, chill everything, including the cream, bowl, and beaters.
  • Soften the peanut butter and cream cheese to room temperature before mixing.
  • Be sure to chill the pie before decorating.
  • If the pie is served frozen, be sure to cut before freezing; it’s too hard to cut frozen.

Variation Ideas

  • Instead of Oreo cookies, you use chocolate Graham crackers to make the crust.
  • For that chocolatey kick, you can add eight ounces of melted chocolate into the filling. I recommend using semi-sweet chocolate because it only gives a slight hint of bitterness to balance the sweetness of the peanut butter.
  • The best part about chocolate peanut butter pies is you can make your own topping. Choose from peanut butter cups like Reese’s pieces to chocolate ganache. To make a chocolate ganache, pour a cup of hot heavy cream over eight ounces of sweet chocolate chips and whip until well blended.

Storing Leftovers

You can store the chocolate peanut butter pie leftovers in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Make sure to store the pie in an airtight container or cover it with aluminum foil or plastic wrap securely.

To extend its life up to 1-2 months, store the pie in an airtight container in individual pieces in the freezer. When it’s time to eat, you can serve the pie frozen. If you don’t want to eat a frozen pie, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes or thaw overnight in the refrigerator. 

✝️ Biblical Reflections Table Talk:

No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie is a rich and decadent dessert that combines two beloved flavors into a simple and effortless treat. Its sweetness reminds us of the goodness and abundance of God’s blessings in our lives. In Psalm 34:8, we are invited to “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” Just as we enjoy the richness of this pie, we can savor the goodness of Godā€™s blessings. As you serve this dessert, take a moment to reflect on the many ways God has sweetened your life with His love and care, and consider how you can share that sweetness with others through acts of hospitality and gratitude.

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No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie has a creamy, nutty filling, with peanut butter richness, resting atop a delectable Oreo chocolate crust.

Note: Be sure to read through the recipe’s post for tips and details about this recipe.

Ingredients
 

Oreo Crust

  • 20 Oreos, about 3/4 of a full package
  • 5 tablespoons butter, melted

Pie Filling

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Toppings

  • 1/4 cup peanut butter, melted
  • 1/4 chocolate chips, melted
  • 1/2 cup Mini Reeseā€™s cups
  • 1/4 cup peanuts,

Instructions
 

Make the Oreo Crust

  • Add the Oreos to a food processor and pulse until they are fine crumbs. (If your food processor is too small, do this in batches.)
    20 Oreos
  • Pour in the melted butter and pulse a few more times until the crumbs are evenly coated.
    5 tablespoons butter
  • Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Put it in the fridge to chill while you make the peanut butter filling.

Make the Peanut Butter Filling

  • In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese, 3/4 cup powdered sugar, and peanut butter together until the mixture is light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
    8 ounces cream cheese, 3/4 cup powdered sugar, 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer with the whisk attachment to beat the heavy whipping cream until it becomes thick and light. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then continue whipping until stiff peaks form (when the cream holds its shape when you lift the beaters).
    1 cup heavy whipping cream, 3 tablespoons powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until fully combined and smooth. Be careful not to overmix to keep the filling light and airy.
  • Pour the filling into the prepared Oreo crust.
  • Refrigerate the pie for 3 to 4 hours so that the filling will get firm.

Decorate the Pie

  • Melt peanut butter and chocolate in separate bowls using a microwave.
    1/4 cup peanut butter, 1/4 chocolate chips
  • Using a spoon drizzle the melted chocolate and peanu
  • Decorate the top with mini Reese's cups and peanuts.
    1/2 cup Mini Reeseā€™s cups
  • Serve the pie cold. You can also serve the pie frozen. However, I suggest you slice the pie before freezing. Once frozen it is very hard to cut the crust.

Notes

Storing Leftovers
You can store the chocolate peanut butter pie leftovers in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Make sure to store the pie in an airtight container or cover with aluminum foil or plastic wrap securely.
To extend its life up to 1-2 months, store the pie in an airtight container in individual pieces in the freezer.Ā When it’s time to eat, you can serve the pie frozen. If you don’t want to eat a frozen pie, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes or thaw overnight in the refrigerator.Ā 
Course: Dessert
Author: Gina Dickson
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