Description

This is peanut butter pie in all its rich, luscious glory—a no-bake dessert that tastes like a giant, velvety peanut butter cup met a fluffy cheesecake and they lived happily ever after in a cookie crust. We’re talking silky smooth filling, chocolatey base, and just enough sweet to keep you coming back for seconds (and thirds, if we’re being real). It’s ridiculously easy, doesn’t require your oven, and basically makes you the dessert hero at any gathering.

Ingredients

For the crust: 1 ½ cups crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos), ¼ cup melted butter
For the filling: 1 cup creamy peanut butter, 8 oz cream cheese (softened), ¾ cup powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
Optional topping ideas: Whipped cream, chocolate shavings, chopped peanut butter cups, crushed pretzels, melted chocolate drizzle

Instructions

Make the crust: Combine crushed cookies and melted butter in a bowl. Stir until it’s the consistency of wet sand, then press firmly into a 9-inch pie dish. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Whip the cream: In a cold bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set it aside. (Yes, you can use store-bought whipped topping if you must—but homemade is so much better.)
Mix the filling: In another large bowl, beat together the peanut butter, softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the whipped cream until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Assemble: Spoon the filling into the chilled crust, smoothing the top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but overnight is even better for that perfect slice.
Top it off: Right before serving, add your toppings of choice. A swirl of whipped cream, some chopped peanut butter cups, a drizzle of melted chocolate—go wild or keep it simple. Either way, it’ll be devoured.

Notes

Swap the cookie crust for a graham cracker one if you want something more classic. Prefer crunchy peanut butter? Use it! Feeling chocolatey? Stir mini chocolate chips into the filling. Or go full salty-sweet and sprinkle crushed pretzels or flaky salt on top.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: ~450 kcal per serving
Fat: ~35g
Carbohydrates: ~30g
Protein: ~7g