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This easy peanut butter pie recipe has a simple peanut butter cream filling and chocolate topping. Everyone loves a no-bake peanut butter pie!
Why you'll love this peanut butter pie recipe
- Quick and easy dessert recipe for any skill level.
- No oven is needed for no-bake peanut butter pie. Just blend and chill.
- Use store-bought or homemade crust.
- The 2-ingredient chocolate topping is optional but recommended.
- Perfect for casual gatherings and special occasions.
- No one can resist homemade chocolate peanut butter pie.
Ingredient notes
- 9-inch pie crust - Make peanut butter pie with any prepared crust that is either pre-baked or a no-bake crust.
- Cream cheese adds flavor, richness, and structure to peanut butter cream pie filling.
- Peanut butter - I always use unsweetened, natural, creamy peanut butter because it lacks excess ingredients. But any variety will work for this recipe.
- Powdered sugar - Dissolves easily, sweetens, and thickens peanut butter cream cheese filling, creating a smooth consistency.
- Vanilla extract - Adds a subtle sweetness and depth to the filling and balances the other ingredient flavors.
- Heavy whipping cream (or store-bought frozen whipped topping) adds richness, stability, and an airy texture to the peanut butter cream cheese mixture.
- Chocolate topping - This is optional but certainly recommended for chocolate and peanut butter lovers. Like a classic ganache, you only need chocolate chips, milk, and a heat source.
- (optional) sea salt - This is the secret weapon of chocolate-covered things. A little sprinkle goes a long way.
How to make peanut butter pie
This peanut butter cream pie uses minimal ingredients and only a few steps. Enjoy these photo instructions and grab the full, printable recipe below.
First, In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and peanut butter together until combined. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until combined (the texture will be crumbly).
Step 2. In a separate mixing bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. If using packaged whipped topping, skip forward to the next step.
Step 3. Add whipped cream (or whipped topping) to the peanut butter mixture and beat on low speed until combined – don't over-mix. Spread the creamy pie filling evenly in the prepared crust. Refrigerate the pie momentarily.
Pro tip: If you make the chocolate topping before filling the crust, you can spread a layer on the crust before adding the filling. This adds an unexpected layer of chocolate to the pie. So fun!
Step 4. To make the chocolate topping or chocolate ganache, heat milk in the microwave until steaming. Then add chocolate chips, rest a few minutes, stir until smooth, and rest about 10 minutes. You want it slightly cooled and spreadable.
Step 5. Spread the chocolate topping over the cream pie surface in a uniform layer. I like to sprinkle the top with a few crumbs from my homemade crust and a few pinches of salt.
Step 6. Cover and refrigerate the finished pie for a minimum of 4 hours. Then, it's time to slice, serve, and live happily ever after.
Recipe tips
- Peanut butter variety - Natural peanut butter is what you see in my recipe photos. Conventional peanut butter, such as JIF or Peter Pan, can be used in equal amounts and yields equally delicious results, albeit sweeter.
- Crust variety - I prefer homemade graham cracker crust for peanut butter pie, but Oreo cookie crust or a classic, pre-baked pie crust works too.
- Pie crust size - The filling for this recipe fits a 9-inch pie perfectly (as seen in my photos). When using a larger pie shell, you'll need to scale it at your discretion.
- Slicing and serving tip - Peanut butter pie is easy to cut when fully chilled or frozen. But, it's creamiest when served near room temperature.
- Make-ahead - You can make and freeze this pie for up to 30 days or longer at your discretion. Refrigerate overnight to thaw.
- Toppings include chocolate shavings or sauce, pie crust crumbs, flaky salt, peanut butter cups, peanuts, or whipped cream.
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Easy Peanut Butter Pie Recipe
Ingredients
Pie Crust
- 1 (9-inch) Pie Crust *see recipe note
Pie Filling
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese softened
- ½ cup Peanut Butter natural or conventional
- ½ cup Powdered Sugar
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ¾ cup Heavy Cream or 4 ounces whipped topping
Chocolate topping
- 2 tablespoons Heavy Cream or milk
- ⅓ cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips
Equipment
- electric hand mixer or stand mixer
- microwave-safe bowl or saucepan
- wire whisk or fork
- 9-inch pie tin
Instructions
- Prepare PIE CRUST and set it aside.
For the filling
- In a mixing bowl, beat CREAM CHEESE and PEANUT BUTTER on medium speed until combined.
- Add POWDERED SUGAR and VANILLA. Beat until well-combined (texture will be crumbly).
- Place HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM in a separate mixing bowl and beat on medium speed until stiff peaks form (3-5 minutes).If using store-bought WHIPPED TOPPING, skip to next step.
- Add WHIPPED CREAM to peanut butter mixture. Beat on low speed just until combined.
- Spread filling into prepared pie crust. Set aside or cover and refrigerate.
For the topping
- Heat HEAVY CREAM just until steaming using a microwave or stove top.
- Add CHOCOLATE CHIPS and allow to rest a few minutes.
- Whisk until smooth and pour topping over pie surface. Spread topping out into an even layer. *see garnish options below
- Cover and refrigerate 4 hours, or as needed to set up. Serve chilled or near room temperature. To store, refrigerate in an airtight container up to 5 days or freeze up to 90 days.
Final step
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Recipe Notes
- Peanut butter variety - Natural peanut butter is what you see in my recipe photos. Conventional peanut butter, such as JIF or Peter Pan, can be used in equal amounts and yields equally delicious results, albeit sweeter.
- Crust variety - I use homemade graham cracker crust for peanut butter pie, but Oreo cookie crust or a classic, pre-baked pie crust works too.
- Pie crust size - The filling for this recipe fits a 9-inch pie perfectly (as seen in my photos). When using a larger pie shell, you'll need to scale it at your discretion.
- Slicing and serving tip - Peanut butter pie is easy to cut when it's fully chilled or frozen. But, it's creamiest when served near room temperature.
- Make-ahead - You can make and freeze this pie for up to 30 days or longer at your discretion. Refrigerate overnight to thaw.
- Toppings can include chocolate shavings or sauce, flaky salt, peanut butter cups, peanuts, or whipped cream.
Mae says
I have a question, my chocolate didn't turn out pretty like the picture. I put the milk in the microwave, took it out when I saw steam, added the chocolate chips but it wasn't pretty like the picture, the chocolate was dull looking. Do you know why it turned out that way? I used semisweet chocolate chips.Is it possible, because I froze the pie first.
Traci says
Hi Mae, actually you'll notice in the photos that mine looks glossy while it's warm, but turns into a matte finish once it's fully chilled and set up. So, whether it's refrigerated or frozen, it's going to look like that. Hope this makes sense and let me know if you have any more questions. Enjoy!
JT Eliff says
Thanks! This was killer awesome! Thanks for the recipe, which I now added to my collection! 5+ stars!! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ etc…
Traci says
Yay!! I'm so glad you went for it and love it as much as we do. Thanks so much for sharing your experience. Enjoy!!
ET says
Can you use milk choc instead of semi sweet? I am reflecting on how reeces candy tastes with milk choc.
Thank you!
Traci says
Hiya! Yes, you can use any chocolate variety with peanut butter pie! 🙂 Thanks and enjoy!
Suzanne says
Just to finish up with trying out this recipe. After a couple hours in the fridge it set up nicely. I used the frozen whipped topping too. Its definitely a keeper recipe. Not too sweet either even adding the powdered sugar and whipped topping which I was worried about.
The Kitchen Girl says
I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed this recipe 🙂 Thanks for the update on your experience too! Glad you enjoyed the level of sweetness too! I appreciate the feedback. Cheers!
Suzanne McGuire says
Have a question on the Peanut Butter Pie. If you use Cool Whip instead of the heavy cream whipped, do you still use the powdered sugar as the Cool Whip will have sugar in it?
Will be trying this recipe this weekend and may just have to make 2 so I can use up all the cool whip and cream cheese. I hate having to store half of anything. I have an older couple across the street that ends up with half my desserts so it doesn't stay around me to gorge on.
The Kitchen Girl says
Great question, Suzanne! If it were me, I'd still use the powdered sugar because it helps develop the filling texture and this pie isn't overly sweet. As for the amounts, you could always double the filling and use a slightly larger pie crust - it's ok if the filling isn't level on the top. Hope this makes sense 🙂 Enjoy!!
Joanne says
I made this pie so we'd have a dessert for a very hot and humid weekend. It was very easy to do and came out delicious, even though I didn't whip the heavy cream into soft peaks as the recipe describes, I mixed it in the with powdered sugar and peanut butter, but luckily it was quite good. I also appreciate this recipe for using easily found ingredients. Don't hesitate to try this, it's great!
The Kitchen Girl says
Yay! I'm so glad you gave it a go 🙂 Very interesting that you didn't whip the cream and I'm happy it worked out for you. Thanks so much for the feedback!
Karen says
Made it today!! Yummy!! Simple and delicious!
The Kitchen Girl says
Yayy! So glad to inspire that 🙂 Thanks for the feedback - I appreciate it!
Carol says
This pie was incredible! Peanut butter and chocolate are one of my favorite combinations so I was thrilled to find this recipe! This is going in my file of tried and true recipes! Thank you for sharing it!
The Kitchen Girl says
Awwww yay! So glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the feedback 🙂 Thank you so much!!!
Christy says
If I could give this recipe six stars I would! It was so creamy and delicious and got devoured by everyone I fed it to. I've already got people asking me to make it again! Thanks for the great recipe!
The Kitchen Girl says
Awwww best review evrrrr! I'm so glad you made the recipe and I love hearing how it went. Yay!!! Thanks for letting me know, Christy
John says
Recipe looks fantastic. About to try it and note that salt is mentioned as an ingredient for the filling but I can’t seem to figure out how much salt. Any advice? Do I need to brush up on my reading comprehension?
The Kitchen Girl says
Hi John, you are correct and I just fixed it. The salt isn't a critical ingredient in this recipe, but it does create that sweet and salty flavor profile. Thanks for letting me know 🙂
JB says
This peanut butter pie is outta hand! It's my new favorite dessert. Fluffy, chocolatey, and not too sweet (as promised). I can't wait until we make it again!
The Kitchen Girl says
Thank you, JB! This really makes my day ... I'm so glad you love it as much as I do 🙂
Priya Lakshminarayan says
What a gorgeous looking pie! It really looks so tempting.
The Kitchen Girl says
Thanks, Priya...glad you think so 🙂
Maria says
Very easy recipe! Can't wait to make my own version- my family will love it!
The Kitchen Girl says
Indeed! So glad you can enjoy this one, Maria 🙂 Thanks!
Pavani says
I LOVE no bake desserts and your peanut butter pie was just perfect. It was so easy to make and the pie was amazing - a total crowd pleaser.
The Kitchen Girl says
Awesome, Pavani! So glad to hear it and glad it was enjoyed Thank youuuu
Dannii says
Anything peanut butter is good with me and this is even better with it being no bake. It looks incredible.
The Kitchen Girl says
Thanks, Dannii! Glad you can enjoy this 🙂
Jess says
Peanut butter and chocolate belong together and this no bake pie is the perfect way to bring them together!
The Kitchen Girl says
Yessss, thank you 🙂 My feelings exactly. Love peanut butter and chocolate 4evr ❤️
Luci says
No-bake pie recipes are my favorite right now since it's still pretty warm where I live so this peanut butter pie is perfect! And I love peanut butter and chocolate together, it's the best combo ever! I can't wait to make this pie, I'm saving it for my family dinner this weekend!
The Kitchen Girl says
Yay Luci! Yep, warm here too so we're loving this pie right now 🙂 So glad you can enjoy this one...thanks!
Rebecca says
OMG I love a good PB pie! def need to make this soon, it looks so good & easy
The Kitchen Girl says
Thanks, Rebecca! Glad you love peanut butter pie too!
Tawnie says
This was SO good and simple to make. I always love a no bake dessert. This is a keeper!
The Kitchen Girl says
Yayy thanks, Tawnie...so glad you enjoyed it! Peanut butter pie is one of our favs too because of how easy it is
Chichi says
One of my absolute favorite things to indulge! Love peanut butter and this pie is top on my list. Yum!
The Kitchen Girl says
Thanks Chichi! It's one of my favorites too!
Maria says
Yummy! I love peanut butter! Love this healthier version and easy peasy recipe! ❤️
The Kitchen Girl says
Awesome, Maria! I'm a big fan of desserts that aren't overly sweet too! Glad you enjoyed...thanks! 🙂