Description
This easy peanut butter pie recipe is a rich, creamy, and indulgent no-bake dessert made with a chocolate cookie crust, a smooth peanut butter filling, and topped with whipped topping. It’s perfect for peanut butter lovers and incredibly simple to prepare.
Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 prepared chocolate cookie crust (9-inch)
- Additional whipped topping and chocolate syrup for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar and mix until well combined.
- Fold in the thawed whipped topping until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Spoon the peanut butter mixture into the prepared chocolate cookie crust, spreading it evenly.
- Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or until firm.
- Before serving, garnish with additional whipped topping and a drizzle of chocolate syrup if desired.
Notes
- For best results, let the pie chill overnight to fully set.
- Use full-fat cream cheese and peanut butter for a richer texture.
- You can freeze the pie for a firmer, ice cream-like dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
