As they say, chocolate and peanut butter are both great, but they are much better together! I have to agree! Chocolate and peanut butter are one of my favorite flavor combinations. Nothing quite makes me go “oooh” like seeing a peanut butter pie with a chocolate oreo crust. You just know it’ll be rich, decadent, and delicious! Chocolate and peanut butter were just made for each other! We love to make our Homemade Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs every Easter, and our Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies are a year-round, anytime favorite!
Why we love this Easy Peanut Butter Pie
My Peanut Butter Cheesecake Pie is SO easy to make. It can be either completely no-bake, or you can pre-bake the crust for 10 minutes. As for me, I can’t get enough of the toasted flavor pre-baking an Oreo pie crust has. It makes the pie just a little more irresistible but the no-bake version is my go-to approach during summertime when I don’t want to heat up the kitchen just to make a pie crust. The peanut butter cheesecake type filling is made of a few simple ingredients: cream cheese, heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, homemade vanilla extract, and creamy peanut butter (of course!). Then, because we love our peanut butter pie to be extra, it all gets topped with a drizzle of melted chocolate, chopped peanut butter cups, and peanut butter chips. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can even make your own peanut butter cups with my Homemade Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs recipe. You don’t have to make them egg-shaped – really any shape will work as they’ll get chopped up eventually. I usually like to make two of these Peanut Butter Pies at the same time because they freeze really well! If I make two before a holiday like Memorial Day, I can freeze one for up to 3 months, which means July 4th dessert is covered!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Ingredients
Oreos: I crushed 25 Oreo cookies along with butter to form the crust. It is one of my favorite no-fuss pie crusts! Peanut Butter: You’ll want to use creamy peanut butter in this recipe as opposed to crunchy so that the texture stays perfectly velvety. Make sure to use regular peanut butter rather than the natural kind that separates and has to be stirred to bring it together. You won’t get the same results otherwise. Cream Cheese: Smooth, creamy, and tangy cream cheese is responsible for the cheesecake flavor. It’s delicious! Cream: Heavy whipping cream is beaten until stiff peaks form. This gives the Peanut Butter Cheesecake a beautiful, airy texture. Vanilla: Storebought vanilla extract is great, however, I highly recommend making a batch of my Homemade Vanilla Extract if you haven’t already. It tastes amazing and is so easy to make! Sugar: Powdered sugar melts perfectly into the pie filling, so you don’t have to worry about the grainy texture that regular sugar would leave. Toppings: I drizzled melted chocolate over the whole peanut butter pie, and then sprinkled Reese’s mini peanut butter cups along with Peanut butter chips over the chocolate. It is heaven for chocolate-peanut butter lovers!
How to make No Bake Peanut Butter Pie
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How to make Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie in advance
Yes! You can store it in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze it for up to 3 months. I love making two at once and freezing one for later! To freeze this Peanut Butter Pie, wrap it in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil before place it in the freezer.
Peanut Butter Pie No Bake Variations
Oreo Peanut Butter Pie: If you just can’t get enough of Oreos and peanut butter (and who can blame you?!), try crushing up 20-25 Oreos and folding them into the peanut butter filling before adding it to your pie crust for maximum Oreo presence! Whipped Cream: I chose not to garnish this pie with sweetened whipped cream, but I’m 100% certain it would be delicious if you want to mound a bunch of it in the center or pipe swirls of it around the edges for a decorative finish. Crunchy Peanut Butter Pie: Now, I’ll admit I’m all about the smooth, cheesecake-like texture of this peanut butter filling. But if you like a little crunch, you could use crunchy peanut butter and chop up some dry roasted peanuts for sprinkling over the top of the pie to finish.
Can I use a different crust for this Peanut butter pie recipe?
Yes! You could definitely use a graham cracker crust or try making the crust with Nutter Butters instead of Oreos for an extra peanutty punch! It would also be delicious made with biscoff cookies!
How to serve Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie
Once the pie has set completely, you will get the cleanest slices by running a sharp knife under hot water and wiping it clean between each slice. Serve with some whipped cream on the side or chocolate syrup drizzled over the top, if you like.
Storing Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
Keep the finished pie in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days loosely covered with plastic wrap to keep it fresh.
Can you freeze Peanut Butter Pie?
Yes, you can freeze the entire pie or individual slices for up to 2 months. Cover the pie tightly with plastic wrap and store in an airtight container or resealable ziploc bag to prevent freezer burn. Let the pie thaw completely overnight in the fridge and sit out for 30-60 minutes before serving.
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