Description
A simple, budget-friendly no-bake dessert made with just five main ingredients. This creamy peanut butter pie requires no oven and comes together in under 15 minutes of active prep time, making it perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (standard brands like Jif or Skippy)
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz block full-fat cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- 2 cups crushed cookies (vanilla wafers or chocolate sandwich cookies)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Mix 2 cups of crushed cookies with 4 tablespoons of melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Place in the fridge to set.
- Soften the cream cheese: Cut an 8 oz block of cream cheese into cubes and let it sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes until soft but still cool.
- Whip the cream: In a large, chilled bowl, beat 2 cups of heavy whipping cream with a hand mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Be careful not to over-whip.
- Make the peanut butter mixture: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 1 cup of peanut butter until smooth. Add 1 cup of confectioners’ sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Combine everything: Gently fold the peanut butter mixture into the whipped cream using a spatula until no white streaks remain. Avoid over-mixing to keep the texture airy.
- Assemble and chill: Pour the filling into the prepared crust and smooth the top. Cover with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
Notes
Ensure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps. Chill the mixing bowl before whipping the cream for better stability. Do not over-whip the cream or it may turn into butter. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free cookies. For a dairy-free version, substitute with plant-based cream cheese and coconut cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
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