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    Home » Recipes » Pies

    No Bake Peanut Butter Cream Pie

    Modified: Feb 3, 2025 · Published: Jun 29, 2022 by Karissa Parrish · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This no bake peanut butter cream pie has a buttery graham cracker crust and a super creamy peanut butter filling. All you need are a few simple ingredients in order to make this pie that's made for peanut butter lovers!

    Close up shot of a peanut butter pie with whipped cream and peanuts.

    This easy peanut butter pie recipe is perfect for warm weather because it's no bake. There's no need to turn on the oven!

    When making the peanut butter mixture, just freeze the crust. This helps the melted butter to solidify with the graham crackers and not needing to bake the pie shell.

    Looking for more peanut butter desserts? Then check out these: peanut butter cookies, peanut butter cup brownies, and chocolate peanut butter cupcakes.

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    • Why You'll Love This Pie
    • Ingredients Needed
    • Instructions
    • Storage Tips
    • Recipe Variations
    • Expert Baking Tips
    • Recipe FAQs
    • More Pie Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    Pie server holdind a slice of pie.

    Why You'll Love This Pie

    • It takes just 20 minutes to make.
    • You can make it ahead of time.
    • It's no bake.
    • The graham cracker crust is both buttery and salty.
    • The peanut butter layer is silky smooth and creamy!

    I am a lover of cream pies! Whether it's a chocolate cream pie, banana cream, or this peanut butter pie, I love them all!

    Unliked baked pies, this no bake pie has homemade whipped cream folded into the mixture in order to set up firmly.

    Glass pie plate filled with a peanut butter cream filling.

    Ingredients Needed

    Here are some notes on the ingredients we'll be using. For the full ingredients list, look at the recipe card below.

    • Graham Crackers: I used honey graham crackers. You could also substitute it with Oreos and make an Oreo cookie crust if desired.
    • Heavy Whipping Cream: Used to make the whipped cream. If you don't want to make your own, you could always use cool whip.
    • Peanut Butter: I used Jif creamy peanut butter. I don't recommend using crunchy peanut butter.
    • Cream Cheese: Block-style, not the spreadable kind.
    Ingredients needed: graham crackers, heavy whipping cream, peanut butter, salt, cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and sugar.

    Instructions

    Here are the step by step instructions on how to make this no bake peanut butter pie.

    Step 1: Make the crust. Use a food processor to pulse the crackers into fine crumbs. Then, in a medium or large bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt.

    Step 2: Freeze. Press the crumbs firmly down into a greased pie pan using your fingers or the bottom of a measuring cup. Then gently press against the sides of the dish. Freeze until ready to use.

    Graham cracker crust in a glass pie pan.
    Whipped cream in a large stainless steel mixing bowl.

    Step 3: Make the whipped cream. In a large mixing bowl using the whisk attachment, beat the heavy whipping cream on high speed until stiff peaks form (2-3 minutes). Scoop into a separate bowl.

    Step 4: Beat the cream cheese. Using the same electric mixer bowl, beat the peanut butter and cream cheese until combined. Then mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract.

    Peanut butter filling in a large bowl.
    Peanut butter cream pie.

    Step 5: Add the whipped cream. Gently fold in the whipped cream using a silicone spatula. Then remove the pie crust from the freezer.

    Step 6: Assemble. Pour the peanut butter filling over the crust and place it into the refrigerator to chill for at least 6 hours.

    Peanut butter pie with a slice cut out of it and creamy peanut butter in a bowl.

    Storage Tips

    Keep any leftover pie slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

    Recipe Variations

    You can certainly add a lot of different toppings to the top of the pie. Here are a few suggestions:

    • Reese's Pieces
    • Peanut butter chips
    • Chocolate chips
    • Whipped cream
    • A rich chocolate ganache drizzle

    Just sprinkle any and all of these ingredients directly to the pie once it has chilled.

    Expert Baking Tips

    • Pie Plate: Grease a 9.5-inch pie plate with non-stick spray first. This makes removing the pieces later so much easier.
    • Crust: When making the filling, be sure to freeze the crust for at least 15 minutes.
    • Cream Cheese: Be sure to use block-style cream cheese.
    • Chill Time: This pie needs at least 6 hours to chill in the refrigerator before serving. Even better, make it the night before and it will be ready the next day.

    Recipe FAQs

    What Is Peanut Butter Pie Made Of?

    This pie is similar to an old fashioned peanut butter pie because it includes these staple ingredients: creamy peanut butter, cream cheese, heavy cream, and powdered sugar.

    Can I Use A Different Crust?

    If you wanted to make a chocolate peanut butter pie, then swap out the graham crackers with Oreos.

    Can This Be Made Ahead Of Time?

    Absolutely! This will give the pie plenty of time to set up in the refrigerator overnight.

    Peanut butter pie slices on plates and topped with whipped cream.

    If you made this recipe, please leave a comment and star rating below. I love hearing from you! Also, please tag me on Instagram and check out my Pinterest for even more recipe ideas.

    It brings me so much joy to see you make my recipes. 🙂

    Happy Baking!

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    📖 Recipe

    Pie server holdind a slice of pie.

    No Bake Peanut Butter Cream Pie

    Karissa Parrish
    This no bake peanut butter cream pie has a buttery graham cracker crust and a super creamy peanut butter filling. All you need are a few simple ingredients in order to make this pie that's made for peanut butter lovers!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Chill Time 6 hours hrs
    Total Time 6 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 slices

    Equipment

    • 9.5-inch pie pan
    • Food Processor
    • Electric Stand Mixer
    • Mixing Bowls

    Ingredients:
     
     

    Graham Cracker Crust

    • 14 graham cracker sheets, crumbs (about 1 ¾ cups)
    • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (1 stick)
    • 3 tablespoons sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    Peanut Butter Filling

    • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
    • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
    • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature (1 package)
    • ¾ cup powdered sugar
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions:
     

    Graham Cracker Crust

    • Place the graham crackers into a food processor or blender and pulse until fine crumbs. Pour the crumbs into a medium-sized mixing bowl and add the melted butter, sugar, and salt. Mix together.
    • Press the crumbs firmly down into a greased 9.5-inch pie pan using your fingers or the bottom of a measuring cup. Then gently press against the sides of the dish. Freeze until ready to use.

    Peanut Butter Filling

    • In an electric stand mixer using the whisk attachment, whisk the heavy whipping cream on high speed until stiff peaks form (about 2-3 minutes). Scoop the whipped cream into a separate bowl and set aside.
    • Using that same mixing bowl but with the paddle attachment (you don't have to clean it first!), beat the peanut butter and cream cheese on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and mix on medium speed until combined. You may need to scrape the sides of the bowl a few times.
    • Remove the bowl from the stand and gently fold in the whipped cream until combined. At this time, remove the crust from the freezer and pour the peanut butter filling into the pie pan.
    • Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight.
    • Keep any leftover pie slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

    Notes:

    Pie Plate: Grease a 9.5-inch pie plate with non-stick spray first. This maked removing the pieces later so much easier.
    Crust: When making the filling, be sure to freeze the crust for at least 15 minutes.
    Cream Cheese: Be sure to use block-style cream cheese.
    Chill Time: This pie needs at least 6 hours to chill in the refrigerator before serving. Even better, make it the night before and it will be ready the next day.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1sliceCalories: 555kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 10gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 310mgPotassium: 252mgFiber: 2gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 1168IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 1mg
    US Customary - Metric
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    This recipe was originally published in July of 2020, but was updated on June 29, 2022 with newer content and fresh pictures.

    Smooth and silky peanut butter cream pie
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    Comments

    1. Kathleen Elias says

      September 26, 2022 at 11:25 am

      5 stars
      I can't wait to taste it!

      Reply
      • Ginger Snap says

        September 30, 2022 at 9:04 pm

        You'll have to let me know how you like it! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Amber says

      July 09, 2020 at 8:10 pm

      Looks absolutely delicious! I love baking (no bake) recipes to try on my own ✨🧡

      Reply
      • Ginger Snap says

        July 11, 2020 at 2:19 pm

        Thank you! No-bake recipes are so fun for the summer! 🙂

        Reply
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