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    Home » Egg Free

    No Bake Peanut Butter Pie

    Published: May 26, 2021 · by Elizabeth Waterson · This post may contain affiliate links, which may pay me a small commission for my referral at no extra cost to you! Thank you for supporting Confessions of a Baking Queen!

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    fork taking a bite of chocolate peanut butter pie on a stack of white plates on a light brown surface

    Delicious and easy this no-bake peanut butter pie is loved by kids and adults alike! Filled with a thick, extra creamy peanut butter filling and topped with a simple chocolate ganache! Step-by-step photos teach you how to make this no-bake creamy peanut butter pie recipe.

    creamy peanut butter pie cut open on a light brown surface

    I feel like peanut butter is a love it or hate it kind of food. I go through phases of being ridiculously obsessed to other times not wanting to touch the stuff. Lately, I've been addicted to peanut butter.

    This pie is perfectly creamy, not overly sweet, and full of peanut butter flavor. You will love it, if you love peanut butter that is! Peanut butter lovers unite!

    chocolate peanut butter pie with a slice missing on a light brown surface with a cup of coffee, bowl of chocolate ganache, blue linen and slice on a plate

    Let's get to the recipe

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    Ingredients

    For this no bake creamy pie you will need:

    • 9-Inch Graham Cracker Pie Crust. You can make your own or you can buy a pre-made store bought graham cracker crust. You could even use a store-bought and transfer it to your own pie plate! I have a recipe for a graham cracker crust all you need is graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar!
    • Heavy Whipping Cream. Lots of no-bake peanut butter pies call for cool whip but I prefer to just make my own whipped cream.
    • Cream Cheese. This will help thicken the filling. It is imperative that your cream cheese is completely softened to room temperature.
    • Creamy Peanut Butter. I suggest using a peanut butter like Jif or Skip.
    • Confectioners Sugar. This will sweeten the pie up nicely, powdered sugar can be lumpy though so I do suggest sifting it.

    To finish the pie I like to use chocolate ganache and peanut butter cups. Some like to use chocolate syrup but a chocolate ganache is so easy to make, worth the extra step!

    • Chocolate. I like to use semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips so the ganache is not too sweet against the creamy, sweet filling.
    • Heavy Whipping Cream. You'll need to warm this but not boil it, so be careful!
    • Peanut Butter Cups. Use as many or as little as you'd like, I prefer to chop them up into bite-size pieces.  

    Instructions

    You're going to need a 9-inch graham cracker crust. You could also use an Oreo crust, that would be delicious too!

    graham cracker crust in a pie plate on a light brown surface

    In a large bowl with a handheld electric mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment beat the heavy whipping cream on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Transfer the whipped cream to a clean bowl and set aside. 

    whipped cream made in a metal bowl scooped into a glass bowl with a white spatula on a light brown surface with a blue linen

    In the dirty whipped cream bowl add the cream cheese and peanut butter and mix to combine, I like to use the paddle attachment for this part.

    up close of cream cheese and peanut butter in a metal bowl on a light brown surface

    Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure they are evenly combined.

    cream cheese peanut butter mixture whipped together on a light brown surface with a blue linen

    Add in the powdered sugar and mix to fully combine. Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl so everything gets evenly incorporated. The mixture will be thick!

    confectioner sugar added to creamy peanut butter mixture with a blue linen
    up close of peanut butter filling on a light brown surface

    Using a spatula gently fold in the whipped cream, until just combined and no white streaks remain.

    whipped cream folded into peanut butter filling on a light brown surface

    Pour peanut butter cream filling into the graham cracker crust and use an offset spatula to spread into an even layer. Try not to lick the bowl with this creamy and delicious filling!

    peanut butter pie filling in a metal bowl on a light brown surface

    Wrap the pie in plastic wrap tightly then chill in the fridge for at least six hours. 

    peanut butter filling added to graham cracker crust and covered in plastic wrap on a light brown surface

    When ready to decorate the pie make the chocolate ganache. In a small saucepan add the cream and cook over medium heat for a couple of minutes to warm it, you don't want to boil it though. You can also do this in the microwave. In a medium bowl add the chopped chocolate then pour the warmed cream directly over it. The residual heat from the warmed cream will melt the small pieces of chocolate! Let the mixture sit untouched for 5 minutes then using a whisk mix well together until a shiny homogenous chocolate ganache is formed.

    chocolate ganache in a small bowl on a light brown surface

    Use a small spoon to drizzle the ganache on top of the chilled pie, I like to do it across one way then across the opposite way.

    hand drizzling chocolate ganache on top of peanut butter pie on a light brown surface

    Chop the peanut butter cups into small bite-size pieces then sprinkle on top of the pie. Use as many or as little as you want!

    chocolate ganache drizzled on top of creamy pb pie with chocolate peanut butter cups added on top on a light brown surface

    Serve the pie chilled and store leftovers in the fridge for up to three days. To get nice clean slices I like to dip the knife in hot water then wipe it clean and repeat for each slice you make into the pie.

    peanut butter cup peanut butter pie wtith a cup of coffee, knife and blue linen on a light brown surface

    Can you make ahead of time

    This easy pie can be made a day or two in advance but I don't advise anymore.

    More peanut butter recipes

    If you love peanut butter check out my peanut butter cake recipe.

    This peanut butter cheesecake recipe requires a bit more work but I promise it is worth it!

    My friend makes the best after-school peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip bars!

    ★★★★★ Please let me know if you make this recipe by leaving a star rating and comment below!

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    No Bake Peanut Butter Pie

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    Delicious and easy this no-bake peanut butter pie is loved by kids and adults alike! Filled with a thick, extra creamy peanut butter filling and topped with a simple chocolate ganache! Step-by-step photos teach you how to make this no-bake creamy peanut butter pie recipe.

    • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
    • Yield: 8 Slices 1x

    Ingredients

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    Pie

    • 9-Inch Graham Cracker Pie Crust
    • 8oz Heavy Whipping Cream
    • 8oz Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature
    • 8oz (1 Cup) Creamy Peanut Butter
    • 150 grams (1 ¼ Cups) Confectioner Sugar

    Topping 

    • 2.5oz Chocolate
    • 3.5oz Heavy Whipping Cream
    • ½ Cup Peanut Butter Cups, chopped

    Instructions

    1. In a large bowl with a handheld electric mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment beat the heavy whipping cream on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Transfer the cream to a clean bowl and set aside. 
    2. In the dirty whipped cream bowl add the paddle attachment and add the cream cheese and peanut butter and mix to combine. Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure they are evenly combined. Add in the powdered sugar and mix to fully combine. Using a spatula gently fold in the whipped cream, until just combined and no white streaks remain.
    3. Pour peanut butter cream filling into the graham cracker crust and use an offset spatula to spread into an even layer. Wrap the pie in plastic wrap tightly then store in the fridge for at least six hours. 
    4. When ready to decorate make the ganache. In a small saucepan add the cream and cook over medium heat for a couple of minutes to warm it, you don't want to boil it though. You can also do this in the microwave. In a medium bowl add the chocolate then pour the warmed cream directly over it. Let it sit untouched for 5 minutes then using a whisk mix well together until a shiny homogenous chocolate ganache is formed. Use a small spoon to drizzle the ganache on top of the chilled pie. 
    5. Chop the peanut butter cups into small bite-size pieces then sprinkle on top of the pie. Serve chilled and store leftovers in the fridge for up to three days.

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    • Author: Elizabeth Waterson I Confessions of a Baking Queen
    • Prep Time: 10 Minutes
    • Chill Tim: 4 Hours
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Bake
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: no bake peanut butter pie, peanut butter cream cheese pie, creamy peanut butter pie

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    1. Susan Gibson says

      June 07, 2021 at 6:51 pm

      This was the BEST pie! I used an Oreo crust, used dark chocolate chips for the ganache and then chopped up dark chocolate Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups on top! The only “hard” part of making it was waiting at least six hours to finish it and eat it! We finished it off last night and I e already gone to the grocery store to get the stuff to make another one!
      Absolutely easy, but wonderful recipe! Thank you!

      ★★★★★

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      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        June 08, 2021 at 10:41 am

        Yay, Susan, so happy to hear you enjoyed the pie!! Yes, I agree waiting is the worst part LOL! Thank you for coming back to star rate and review the recipe, I truly appreciate it!! XX Liz

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    2. Jenny says

      March 14, 2022 at 8:30 pm

      Peanut butter and Chocolate go hand in hand and I never though to make them into a pie until I saw your post!

      The flavors are so rich and creamy, definitely needed a glass of milk to wash it down!

      YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY!

      ★★★★★

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      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        March 14, 2022 at 9:17 pm

        I really appreciate you coming back to review the recipe, Jenny! This pie really is so rich and creamy! Thank you! XX Liz

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