Description
Classic no-bake peanut butter cup pie redefines dessert indulgence with creamy layers of rich chocolate and smooth peanut butter. Chilled perfection awaits chocolate and peanut butter enthusiasts seeking a quick, delightful treat you can savor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 24 Oreo cookies (or chocolate sandwich cookies), finely crushed
- 6 tablespoons (90 ml) unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
- 1 cup (250 g) creamy peanut butter
- 8 ounces (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) whipped topping (like Cool Whip) or whipped cream
- 1 cup mini peanut butter cups, chopped
Topping:
- 1 cup mini peanut butter cups, chopped (for garnish)
- ½ cup (90 g) chocolate chips, melted (optional drizzle)
- Whipped topping (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Pulverize Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by crushing them within a sealed bag with a rolling pin.
- Combine crushed cookies with melted butter until thoroughly incorporated, creating a uniform mixture.
- Press the cookie-butter blend uniformly across the bottom and edges of a 9-inch pie dish, ensuring an even layer.
- Refrigerate the crust while preparing the filling to help it solidify.
- Cream together peanut butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until achieving a silky, homogeneous texture.
- Whip heavy cream separately until it develops sturdy, peaked consistency, creating a light and airy base.
- Delicately incorporate the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture, folding gently to maintain the fluffy texture.
- Transfer the filling into the chilled crust, spreading it smoothly and evenly across the surface.
- Garnish the top with chopped peanut butter cups, creating an appealing decorative layer.
- Optional: Enhance the presentation with a drizzle of chocolate syrup or melted chocolate across the pie.
- Refrigerate the pie for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow complete setting and flavor melding.
- Before serving, optionally crown the pie with additional whipped cream and scattered peanut butter cup pieces for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Crush Oreos thoroughly to create a smooth, even crust that holds together perfectly when sliced.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and peanut butter to ensure a silky, lump-free filling that blends seamlessly.
- Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks for maximum volume and a light, airy texture that elevates the pie’s richness.
- Opt for natural peanut butter to reduce sweetness and add a more authentic, nutty flavor profile to the dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg