No Bake Peanut Butter Pie (Print Version)
Creamy peanut butter filling in a chocolate cookie crust, no oven required for this luscious dessert.
# What You'll Need:
→ Crust
01 - 20 chocolate sandwich cookies (approximately 7 oz)
02 - 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Filling
03 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
04 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
05 - 1 cup powdered sugar
06 - 1 cup heavy cream, cold
07 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Topping
08 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
09 - 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped salted peanuts
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Crush chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or place in a resealable bag and crush with a rolling pin. Combine crumbs with melted butter until well mixed. Press mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Refrigerate while preparing filling.
02 - Beat peanut butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into peanut butter mixture until just combined and smooth. Spread filling evenly into chilled crust.
03 - Heat 1/4 cup heavy cream until steaming, then pour over chocolate chips. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy. Spread ganache over peanut butter layer and sprinkle with chopped peanuts if desired.
04 - Refrigerate pie for at least 4 hours or until completely set. Slice and serve chilled.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- Zero oven time means your kitchen stays cool even in July, and you can make it ahead before guests arrive
- That combination of salty peanut butter and sweet chocolate crust hits every craving spot at once
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- Cutting the pie before its fully set leaves you with a sloppy mess, so plan ahead and let it chill thoroughly
- Fold the whipped cream gently—overworking it makes the filling dense instead of cloud-light
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- Use a glass pie dish if you have one—you can check if the crust is pressed evenly from underneath
- The filling tastes better after resting overnight in the fridge, giving the flavors time to meld together