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The Best Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Pie

A thick slice of no bake peanut butter pie featuring a graham cracker crust, creamy peanut butter filling, and fluffy white topping.
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You need this recipe for a rich, creamy, no bake peanut butter pie with a graham cracker crust. It sets up perfectly in the refrigerator and requires zero oven time, making it a fast, decadent dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • Optional: Chocolate syrup for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press this mixture firmly and evenly 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 peanut butter and beat until fully combined and smooth.
  3. Sweeten the filling: Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until the mixture is fully incorporated. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. Lighten the texture: Gently fold in half of the thawed whipped topping until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Assemble the pie: Spread the peanut butter filling evenly into the chilled graham cracker crust.
  6. Top the pie: Spread the remaining half of the whipped topping over the peanut butter layer. If you want a chocolate drizzle, warm the chocolate syrup slightly and drizzle it over the top layer.
  7. Chill and set: Cover the pie loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the filling is firm. For a firmer, almost frozen texture, chill for 6 hours or overnight.
  8. Serve: Slice and serve cold.

Notes

  • For an Oreo crust variation, substitute 2 cups of finely crushed Oreo cookies (filling removed or included) for the graham cracker crumbs.
  • If you want a richer peanut butter flavor, use creamy peanut butter that is not the ‘natural’ style, as the oil separation can affect the texture.
  • This pie sets best when chilled for a minimum of 4 hours. Plan ahead for best results.

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