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Easy No-Bake Creamy Peanut Butter Pie

A thick slice of creamy no-bake peanut butter pie with a graham cracker crust and rich chocolate drizzle.
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You will love this simple, no-bake peanut butter pie recipe. It features a rich, creamy filling in a buttery graham cracker crust, making it a perfect crowd-pleaser dessert for any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (for topping)
  • 1/4 cup milk chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar in a bowl until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Place the crust in the freezer while you prepare the filling.
  2. Make the filling base: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it is smooth. Add the confectioners’ sugar, 1 cup of creamy peanut butter, and vanilla extract. Beat until everything is fully combined and creamy.
  3. Fold in the topping: Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the peanut butter mixture until no streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  4. Assemble the pie: Spoon the creamy peanut butter filling evenly into the chilled graham cracker crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
  5. Chill the pie: Cover the pie loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the filling is firm. This chilling time is important for a clean slice.
  6. Prepare the topping: In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup of peanut butter and the chocolate chips. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring well after each, until the mixture is smooth and pourable.
  7. Drizzle and serve: Drizzle the warm chocolate peanut butter mixture over the chilled pie. Return the pie to the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to set the topping before slicing and serving your rich dessert pie.

Notes

  • For an Oreo crust peanut butter pie, substitute 2 cups of finely crushed Oreo cookies (filling removed) for the graham cracker crumbs.
  • If you want a sweeter, richer topping, use a full cup of chocolate chips and a tablespoon of heavy cream to make a ganache instead of the simple drizzle.
  • This is an excellent make ahead dessert recipe; you can prepare the entire pie, including the topping, one day in advance.

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