No Bake Peanut Butter Pie

This no bake peanut butter pie is made with a buttery graham cracker crust, fluffy, creamy peanut butter filling and topped with a delicious chocolate peanut butter drizzle. This pie comes together in minutes with just a few simple ingredients.

It’s truly hard to believe that June is right around the corner, but I am here for it! I am ready to stick my feet in the pool, run around barefoot in the grass and enjoy no bake treats, like this no bake peanut butter pie recipe.

You can’t go wrong with a dessert that has creamy smooth and fluffy peanut butter filling stuffed into a graham cracker crust. You can even change the graham cracker crust out for a chocolate version using chocolate graham crackers. I’m a huge peanut butter fan, so you can guarantee that this peanut butter pie has plenty of peanut butter in it. This dessert is good and when I say good, I truly mean it. It’s a favorite in our family, and if you like peanut butter, I’m guessing it will become a favorite in yours!

The details

make the graham cracker crust

For this no bake peanut butter pie recipe, I like to begin with the graham cracker crust. Commonly graham cracker crusts are baked in the oven for a short 8 to 10 minutes to “set” the crust and help it hold together. However, there truly is no need for this. The graham crackers are already baked, so there are no raw ingredients in the crust.

After mixing the graham cracker crumbs with a touch of sugar and melted butter, you simply add the mixture to your pan. I like to use a springform pan, because it makes it easier to serve the slices of pie. Use the bottom of a glass to smooth the crust along the bottom and press into the sides of the pan. Place the crust in the freezer while you make the filling. Freezing the crust acts the same as baking the crust. It helps to hold the crust together. Once the filling is added to the crust, the filling helps to hold the crust together. No baking needed.

make the filling

This no bake peanut butter pie has a good amount of peanut butter filling. I wanted the pie to be tall, hence all the filling. If you have an 8 inch by 3 inch high springform pan, the crust and filling should fit into that. If your 8 inch springform pan is only 2 inches high, I recommend using a 9 inch springform pan instead. You don’t need to change the ingredient quantities. Your pie just won’t be as high as the one shown in the picture.

To make the filling, you can use either a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, or a large mixing bowl and handheld mixer. Add the creamy peanut butter, sugar and softened cream cheese to your bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy. Add in the heavy cream and mix until combined, creamy and stiff peaks form. This only takes a minute or two.

assemble and place in fridge

Pour the peanut butter filling into the prepared crust, then cover and place in fridge for 8 hours, or overnight. This allows the pie to firm up and makes it easier to cut.

serve

Once you are ready to serve the pie, you can decorate with a chocolate and peanut butter drizzle and add some chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips.

To make the chocolate drizzle, add semi-sweet chocolate chips to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments and stir in between until the chocolate is melted. Spoon the melted chocolate into a ziptop bag, then snip a corner off the bag. Drizzle the chocolate over top of the pie.

To make a peanut butter drizzle, add creamy peanut butter to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments until the peanut butter is pourable. Spoon the peanut butter into a ziptop bag. Snip one corner off the bag, then drizzle over the pie.

If you are looking for more fun summer treats to make, here are a few ideas for you.

summer treats you may also like:

• Layered Fruit Jello Cake
• Peach Cobbler Cake
• Strawberry Shortcake
• Strawberry Shortcake Layered Cake

Let me know what you thought!

If you made this peanut butter pie, let me know what you thought in the ratings and comments below. I always appreciate your feedback, as it helps me improve my recipes for you! If you make this, be sure to tag me on instagram @simplebakingwithpep. It makes my day to see your creations! Give me a follow on instagram for the latest recipes and behind the scenes fun. You can also follow me on youtube and facebook.

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