🍫 Creamy Peanut Butter Cup Pie — No‑Bake & Quick
📝 Ingredients
For the Crust
- 24 Oreo cookies, finely crushed (or 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs)
- 6 Tbsp (≈ 85 g) unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling
- 1 cup (≈ 240 g) creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz (≈ 225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (≈ 120 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz (≈ 225 g) whipped topping or Cool Whip, thawed
- 1–1½ cups chopped peanut butter cups (reserve some for topping)
Optional Toppings
- Chopped peanut butter cups
- Chocolate or peanut butter drizzle
- Mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts
🥧 Instructions
- Make the crust: Mix crushed cookies with melted butter. Press into a 9″ pie pan. Chill 20–30 minutes.
- Prepare the filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Mix in peanut butter and vanilla. Add powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping gently. Stir in chopped peanut butter cups.
- Assemble: Pour filling into crust. Smooth top. Garnish with extra peanut butter cups and optional toppings.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
- Serve: Slice with a warm knife. Store covered in the fridge 3–4 days. Freeze if desired (wrap tightly).
💡 Tips from the Kitchen
- Use softened cream cheese to avoid lumps.
- Regular creamy peanut butter is best (not natural).
- Fold whipped topping gently to keep texture light.
- Chill crust before filling for best structure.
- Serve cold for clean slices and firm texture.
📊 Estimated Nutrition (per slice, 8 slices)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~ 400–500 kcal |
| Protein | ~ 7–10 g |
| Total Fat | ~ 30–35 g |
| Saturated Fat | ~ 10–12 g |
| Carbohydrates | ~ 30–35 g |
| Sugar | ~ 20–25 g |
| Fiber | ~ 1–2 g |
| Sodium | ~ 200–300 mg |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I use graham crackers instead of Oreos? Yes, it makes a lighter crust.
- Is Cool Whip required? No, you can use homemade whipped cream (but it may soften faster).
- How long should it chill? Minimum 4 hours, best overnight.
- Can I make it ahead? Yes, perfect make-ahead dessert.
- Does it freeze well? Yes — wrap tightly and freeze up to a month.
- Can I add chocolate ganache? Yes — adds a decadent top layer.
- Can I reduce sugar? Slightly — use less powdered sugar, but texture may vary.
- Mini pies option? Great in jars or mini tart pans.
- What size pie pan? 9-inch standard works best.
- Will it melt at room temp? It softens quickly — serve chilled.
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