Is This Recipe No Bake?
Yes and no. You’ll have to bake your Oreo crust, but you don’t have to bake again once you’ve added the filling. This is a pie best served cold — in fact, you won’t be able to serve it unless it has cooled completely and set for at least 6 hours. That said, once you bake your crust, feel free to shut that oven off because you won’t need it!
Crust Variations For Perfect Peanut Butter Pie:
We swear by our Oreo crust, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t other variations that you can try at home! Here are some of our favorite ideas:
Graham crackersChocolate wafer cookiesStandard all-butter pie crust
Do I Need to Use Cool Whip or Cream Cheese?
Some peanut butter pie recipes call for additional ingredients like Cool Whip and cream cheese for the filling. Our homemade version is made with heavy whipping cream instead. The results are a thick and creamy pie filling without any Cool Whip or added cream cheese!
What Kind of Peanut Butter Should I Use?
While we love spreading all-natural PB on our morning toast, you’re going to want to go for a classic creamy or chunky PB like Jif or Skippy for this easy peanut butter pie recipe. The all-natural varieties don’t have enough added oil in them to get the consistency you’re after for the filling.
Whipped Cream Stabilizers:
No one likes a sad, liquidy peanut butter pie, which is why we’ve included dry milk powder with the whipping cream to help it solidify for the perfect texture. Other stabilizers you could use:
Xantham Gum: Use 1/4 teaspoon per cup of whipping cream.Gelatin: You must prepare your gelatin before adding to cream. Add 1 teaspoon of gelatin to 1 tablespoon of cold water. Let stand for 5 minutes to thicken before melting in the microwave for just a few seconds until it becomes liquid. Guar Gum: Use up to 1 teaspoon per cup of cold whipping creamKing Arthur Flour’s Whipped Cream Stabilizer: Use 1-2 tablespoons per cup of whipping cream
Topping Options:
We suggest that you drizzle the top of your peanut butter cream pie with chocolate syrup and chopped peanut butter cups. You can also add:
Chocolate chipsMelted peanut butterPeanut butter candies (like Reese’s Pieces or Peanut Butter M&Ms)Peanut butter chipsWhipped cream
How Long Does This Dessert Take to Set?
Patience is a virtue and you’ll need it for our easy peanut butter pie recipe. After you’ve baked your crust and added your filling, it’s important to let the pie set completely before serving. Place it in your fridge for at least 6 hours. If you can let it set overnight, even better!
Storage Instructions:
For those of you who end up with leftovers (it wouldn’t happen in our house!), you can store them in the fridge in an airtight container, or you can simply wrap the pie dish tightly with plastic wrap. The leftovers will keep for about 3 days in the refrigerator. If you like this recipe, you may be interested in these other delicious pie recipes:
S’mores PieThe Best Key Lime PieDecadent Chocolate Cream PieOld Fashioned Creamy Lemon Pie
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