No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie (2024)

Cool and creamy peanut butter filling in a buttery graham cracker crust, this No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie is divinely delicious! It’s a special treat that’s as easy to make as it is fun to eat.

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Waiting is the Hardest Part

When it comes to chilled desserts, an ice box pie is always a big hit. And this No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie is one of our favorites, for sure! It’s smooth, cool, creamy and completely delicious. And it’s so easy, y’all!

Pretty sure the hardest thing about this pie might just be waiting for it to set up! So hard to be patient when it’s so, so good.

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Watch Me Make Peanut Butter Pie

Step into the kitchen with me to make this fabulous pie!

Cool Traditions

Does your family have special birthday dessert traditions? My mom has been making this no-bake peanut butter pie for my sister on her birthday every year since she was three years old. It’s a scrumptious tradition that the whole family looks forward to enjoying when we celebrate her!

My special birthday dessert is this Oreo Ice Cream Pie. It’s a must try, too! We certainly don’t limit these recipes to just birthday celebrations as they make for great warm-weather desserts at our summer gatherings.

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The combination of the smooth filling (made from cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and Cool Whip), and the chewy, crunchy graham cracker pie crust is hard to beat. Add some salty, crunchy peanuts on top and you just found dessert nirvana!

This no-bake peanut butter pie recipe couldn’t be any easier. Just keep in mind, you’ll want to make (and chill) the pie crust in advance so it’s cold and ready to hold your pie filling.

How to Make a No-Bake Graham Cracker Crust

A no-bake graham cracker crust that’s sweet and buttery and the perfect mixture of chewy and crunchy. Made with graham cracker crumbs, butter and a little sugar, It’s the easiest, yummiest crust you’ll ever make!

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What Do I Need to Make Peanut Butter Pie?

  • Graham cracker pie crust
  • Creamy peanut butter
  • Cream cheese, softened
  • Powdered sugar
  • Cool Whip, thawed (or homemade whipped cream)
  • Chopped peanuts, for garnishing
  • Large bowl
  • Electric mixer
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How to Use Whipped Cream Instead of Cool Whip

If you’re not a fan of store bought whipped topping, you can substitute homemade whipped cream instead.

In this Basics by The BakerMama, I show you how to make homemade whipped cream from heavy cream, for an easy, sweet homemade touch that can’t be beat.

For this peanut butter pie recipe, you will need 3 cups of this homemade whipped cream to replace the Cool Whip.

How to Make No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie

  • First, prepare a no-bake graham cracker pie crust and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or the freezer for at least 15 minutes before filling.
  • In a large bowl, beat together peanut butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add powdered sugar and beat until well combined. Fold in Cool Whip until completely incorporated.
  • Pour peanut butter pie filling into prepared graham cracker pie crust. Place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Garnish with chopped peanuts before slicing and serving.
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More Pies You’ll Love

  • Fresh Cherry Pie: This stunning, double-crusted pie makes a show-stopping summer dessert!
  • Pumpkin Cream Pie: A scratch-baked pie that really is as “easy as pie” and would be the perfect ending to your Thanksgiving feast!
  • Mom’s Special Apple Pie: Deliciously sweet apples are mounded in a flaky crust and topped with an irresistible nutty streusel. It’s homemade goodness at its very best.
  • No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie: Crunchy peanut butter, creamy whipped topping and cream cheese piled into an Oreo crust and drizzled with chocolate sauce. This ice box pie is perfect for celebrating every day life!

How to Serve and Store No Bake Peanut Butter Pie

Serve pie chilled.

Store leftovers in the refrigerator covered tightly in plastic wrap for about 5 days.

To freeze, wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Then place in a freezer safe container for up to for up to 2 months.

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No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie

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  • Author: The BakerMama
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 1 (9-inch) pie
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Description

Cool and creamy peanut butter filling in a buttery graham cracker crust, this No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie is divinely delicious! It’s a summer treat that’s as easy to make as it is fun to eat.

Ingredients

  • 1 (9-inch) graham cracker pie crust (see recipe)
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip, thawed or 3 cups of homemade whipped cream (see recipe)

Instructions

  1. Prepare a no-bake graham cracker pie crust and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or the freezer for at least 15 minutes before filling.
  2. In a large bowl, beat together peanut butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and beat until well combined. Fold in Cool Whip until completely incorporated.
  3. Pour into prepared graham cracker pie crust. Place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight before slicing and serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

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FAQs

How long is peanut butter pie good for in the fridge after? ›

Top with mini Reese's cups and peanut butter chips. Serve frozen or refrigerated. Store in the fridge, covered, for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

What is peanut butter pie made of? ›

Mix cream cheese, peanut butter, and confectioners' sugar together until smooth. Fold in 1/2 of the whipped topping, then spoon the mixture into graham cracker crust. Spread remaining whipped topping over the peanut butter mixture and garnish with peanut butter cups.

What strain is peanut butter pie? ›

Description: Peanut Butter Pie Strain stands as a rare and potent indica dominant strain, boasting a powerful peanut butter aroma and nutty, chocolatey, and earthy flavors.

How do you thicken a no bake pie filling? ›

  1. Cornstarch: Mix with cold water, add to filling, and cook until thick.
  2. Flour: Stir a few tablespoons into the filling.
  3. Tapioca: Use instant tapioca as a thickener.
  4. Reduce Liquid: Cook the filling on the stovetop to evaporate excess liquid.
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Can I eat 5 day old pie? ›

Apple and other fruit pies keep at room temperature for up to two days, then in the fridge for two more. Pumpkin, custard, or other egg/dairy-based pies can be stored in the fridge for up to four days. Pie dough can keep for two to three days in the fridge, or up to three months in the freezer.

Can I eat a pie 3 days out of date? ›

Eating an expired pie will not cause harm, unless it's so old it's begun to mold, which is terribly unlikely. The risk comes from eating a pie containing dairy, eggs, or custard, that has not been refrigerated properly. Most all foods are good past their expiration date.

Does egg white prevent soggy pie crust? ›

Brush the Bottom with Corn Syrup or Egg White

Adding a layer of corn syrup or a slightly beaten egg white before pouring in the filling will form a seal between the pie dough and the filling and will help make the crust crisp and flaky.

What is the best butter substitute for pie? ›

WHAT ARE BUTTER ALTERNATIVES FOR BAKING?
  • MARGARINE. Margarine is a fat that is made mostly from vegetable oil that's flavored to taste like butter. ...
  • SHORTENING. Shortening is 100% fat, made from hydrogenated vegetable oils. ...
  • OLIVE OIL & VEGETABLE OIL. ...
  • COCONUT OIL. ...
  • PUMPKIN PURÉE. ...
  • APPLESAUCE. ...
  • GREEK YOGURT. ...
  • BANANAS.

Why is there Peter Pan peanut butter? ›

Peter Pan is an American brand of peanut butter that is marketed by Post Consumer Brands, part of Post Holdings. Named after the J. M. Barrie character, the product was introduced by Swift & Company (originally through their "Derby Foods" subsidiary) in 1920 under the name "E. K. Pond" and renamed in 1928.

Is peanut butter A sativa? ›

Peanut Butter Breath is a hybrid cannabis strain composed of 50% indica and 50% sativa genetics.

Is peanut butter cookies indica or sativa? ›

What might you use Peanut Butter Cookies strain for? Patients claim this indica-dominant strain provides long-lasting relief from stress, insomnia, pain and inflammation, with head-to-toe mind and body highs that are appreciated by many.

Is gelato Pie a sativa or indica? ›

70% Indica // 30% Sativa

Very nicely balanced hybrid. Sweet, smooth creamy flavor.

Is pie still good after 5 days? ›

Fruit pies are best stored at room temperature and eaten within 2 days of purchase. However, they can also be refrigerated for up to 5 days. Custard pies (ex. Sweet Potato Coconut, Cardamom Tahini Squash, or Apple Butter Custard) are best eaten within 2 days of purchase if stored at room temperature.

How long can you keep leftover pie in the fridge? ›

Wrap any leftovers and consume within a few days.

Fruit, pumpkin, pecan, custard and chiffon pies can be safely stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, according to the chart and FDA guidelines. But many pies ― especially fruit ― are best eaten within just a couple of days.

Does peanut butter go bad in the refrigerator? ›

An open jar of commercially processed peanut butter lasts up to 3 months in the pantry and up to 9 months in the refrigerator. Natural peanut butter has a shorter shelf life and lasts up to 6 months in the refrigerator once opened.

How long does peanut butter sauce last in the fridge? ›

Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 1 week.

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