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    Home » Recipes » Desserts

    Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Pie – No Bake Recipe

    By: Jessica · Posted: Jun 7, 2021 · Updated: Jul 8, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

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    Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
    Servings: 6 people
    no bake peanut butter pie pinterest image

    This no-bake, old fashioned peanut butter pie recipe is a dessert that takes only 15 minutes to put together and uses simple ingredients like cream cheese, peanut butter, cool whip & store-bought pie crust!

    PLAN AHEAD: Freeze/refrigerator the pie for at least 3 hours (or overnight) before serving, for best results, and soon you’ll have others telling you that this is one of your best dessert recipes! (Just like this no bake peanut butter chocolate bars recipe!)

    old fashioned peanut butter pie on white plate
    A bite you won’t forget!

    Why this recipe is so good:

    I don’t know about you but in the summer, the last thing I want to do is stand in a hot kitchen, baking.

    So when I need an easy dessert, cream pies are my go-to and this easy peanut butter pie recipe is ALWAYS a hit and one our favorite pies! (And if I’m being honest, it’s not just a dessert that I make in the summer… I’m making it all year long.) So if you’re a peanut butter lover, buckle up… cause you’re going to love this one!

    How do you make peanut butter pie from scratch?

    You’ll use ingredients such as cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar and cool whip for the “peanut butter custard” or filling. So this recipe is made from scratch, except for the crust! But if you’d like to make your own pie crust, I recommend this graham cracker crust recipe!

    Ingredient Checklist:

    I often recommend keeping certain ingredients on hand for staple recipes that you can make in a pinch without going to the store. This classic, old-fashioned peanut butter pie recipe is one of those recipes!

    The ingredients are easy to keep on hand, they stay fresh for a while and it’s a recipe that can easily be whipped up if last-minute guests arrive or if you need something to carry to a potluck!

    Here’s what you need for this great recipe:
    (The full printable recipe card with instructions can be found at the bottom of this post!)

    • 9-inch graham cracker crust, premade or a homemade crust
    • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
    • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
    • ¾ cup powdered sugar
    • 1 container Cool Whip whipped topping, thawed in the fridge overnight
    • If desired, toppings such as chocolate sundae sauce, mini chocolate chips, and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, chopped
    Ingredients on white table for peanut butter pie

    Step-by-Step Directions

    • In a stand mixer or with a hand electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth and creamy in a large bowl – scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl occasionally. (Image 1 below.)
    • Add the powdered sugar and beat until mixed together smoothly – again, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl to make sure it is all incorporated. (Images 2 & 3 below.)
    Collage step by step peanut butter pie recipe
    • Remove bowl from the mixer and fold in the container of Cool Whip in to the peanut butter mixture, with a spatula. (Image 4 below.)
    • Transfer pie filling into the graham cracker crust that’s in the pie plate, and smooth out the top. (Image 5 below.)
    Peanut butter pie - no bake - collage
    • For the top of your pie, you can do a drizzle of hot fudge or chocolate sauce, mini chocolate chips, and chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter cups for the BEST pie. (Or at least we think so!)
    Reeses cups on top of no bake peanut butter pie
    Peanut butter cup pie
    • Place the plastic lid that came with the crust (or use plastic wrap) on the top and chill in the refrigerator or freezer for 3 hours or up to overnight.
    • To serve from the freezer, let it thaw at least 10 minutes before trying to cut into it.
    old fashioned peanut butter pie on white plate
    Slice of creamy peanut butter pie

    Expert Tips & FAQ’s

    How long will peanut butter pie last in the refrigerator?

    Four days! If you have leftovers, store in the refrigerator (you can even store it in the store bought pie-crust container) for up to four days, with the lid on.

    What crust is best for peanut butter pie?

    Definitely a graham cracker crust! You can use a different kind (baked) if that’s all you have on hand but graham cracker crust is the best for a no-bake, classic peanut butter pie!

    No bake peanut butter pie recipe with bite on a fork
    Creamy peanut butter pie

    What to serve with this recipe

    Although this old-fashioned pie is absolutely perfect to have by itself, you can serve it with some of these favorite things:

    • Extra whipped cream (dollops, or piped whipped cream on top can be beautiful too!)
    • Serve alongside a warm cup of coffee
    • A scoop of vanilla ice cream
    • Your favorite cookies, such as peanut butter chocolate chip cookies!
    No bake peanut butter pie in pie dish with slice missing
    Slice and serve pie

    Related Recipes

    If you love peanut butter pie, then you may also love these other easy recipes:

    • No bake chocolate peanut butter oatmeal cookies
    • No bake peanut butter chocolate energy balls
    • Edible cookie dough (also a no-bake recipe!)
    • No bake brownie peanut butter cup trifle
    • Chocolate Peanut Butter Salted Caramel Toffee Cake
    No bake peanut butter pie

    The BEST No Bake Peanut Butter Pie

    Jessica Burgess
    This no-bake, old fashioned peanut butter pie recipe is a dessert that takes only 15 minutes to put together and uses simple ingredients like cream cheese, peanut butter, cool whip & store-bought pie crust!
    5 from 12 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 15 mins
    Chill Time 3 hrs
    Total Time 3 hrs 15 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 people
    Calories 576 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 9 in. graham cracker crust premade
    • 8 oz. cream cheese softened to room temperature
    • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
    • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
    • 8 oz. Cool Whip whipped topping (One container), thawed
    • Chocolate sauce optional
    • mini chocolate chips optional
    • Reese's Peanut Butter Cups chopped, optional
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    Instructions
     

    • In an electric mixer or with a hand mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth and creamy – scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl occasionally.
    • Add the powdered sugar and beat until mixed together smoothly – again, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl to make sure it is all incorporated.
    • Remove bowl from the mixer and fold in the container of Cool Whip with a spatula.
    • Transfer pie filling into the graham cracker crust and smooth out the top.
    • Place the plastic lid that came with the crust on the top and chill in the refrigerator or freezer for 3 hours or up to overnight.
    • To serve from the freezer, let it thaw at least 10 minutes before trying to cut into it.
    • If desired, top with a drizzle of chocolate sauce, mini chocolate chips, and chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter cups.

    Notes

    • Plan on chilling the pie for at least 3 hours before serving so the filling can thicken!
    • How long is peanut butter pie good for?
      Four days! If you have leftovers, store in the refrigerator (you can even store it in the store bought pie-crust container) for up to four days, with the lid on.
    • What crust is best for peanut butter pie?
      Definitely a graham cracker crust! You can use a different kind (baked) if that’s all you have on hand but graham cracker crust is the best for a no-bake, classic peanut butter pie!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 576kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 416mg | Potassium: 386mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 574IU | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

    Keywords classic peanut butter pie, no bake pie, old fashioned peanut butter pie, peanut butter pie recipe
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    Comments

    1. Melissa says

      June 07, 2021 at 10:51 pm

      5 stars
      I love your recipe – easy to make and so delicious!

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        June 07, 2021 at 11:34 pm

        Thank you so much Melissa!! It is super easy and I love that it tastes amazing too!

        Reply
    2. Doris Layhe says

      June 08, 2021 at 8:40 am

      5 stars
      My family loved this! It was gone in minutes!

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        June 08, 2021 at 8:52 am

        Yay! I love hearing that you all liked the peanut butter pie as much as we do! Haha, it’s gone in minutes at our house too! It’s the BEST! Thank you!

        Reply
    3. Jennifer says

      June 09, 2021 at 11:01 pm

      5 stars
      Truly the best peanut butter pie ever! I wouldn’t change a thing!

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        June 13, 2021 at 11:30 pm

        Woooo hooo!!! So glad to hear that about this pie. We think so too! Thank you. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Tanya says

      August 04, 2021 at 10:58 am

      This looks delicious! How big of a slice is one serving size?

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        August 04, 2021 at 11:15 am

        Thank you! Well, what you see in the post is a pretty big slice. So this pie was cut in to 6 slices. That’s actually a lot bigger than it has to be, especially as rich as it is. You could easily cut the pie in to 8 slices and it would be a great size per person! I hope that helps!

        Reply
    5. Holly Wade says

      March 28, 2022 at 2:12 pm

      Could you keep it frozen and it last longer than 4 days? I am thinking of doing the mini pie crusts to make individual pies.

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        March 29, 2022 at 8:51 am

        Hi Holly! I haven’t tried this yet but I don’t see why you couldn’t! I’d just make sure to wrap it tightly. Then, you should just be able to thaw it naturally!

        Reply
    6. Larry G. says

      May 28, 2022 at 11:30 am

      Can you do this recipe with Nutrasweet instead of sugar?
      I’m Diabetic with a sweet tooth for peanut butter and custard pies.

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        May 29, 2022 at 9:19 pm

        Hi Larry! I wish I could help but I’m not super familiar with Nutrasweet, I’m sorry!

        Reply

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