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    Nov 21, 2021 · Modified: Mar 18, 2023 by Melinda O'Malley Keckler · This post may contain affiliate links · this blog generates income via ads.

    Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie

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    Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Pie is a creamy combination of smooth peanut butter filling along with your choice of a blend-in sweet ingredient. Use your favorite fruit jam or Reese's peanut butter candy to create a crowd-pleasing, no-bake peanut butter dessert.

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    Peanut butter pie in a small dish with a scoop taken out
    Jump to:
    • Ingredients to Have on Hand
    • Pie Filling Variations
    • Choose Your Filling
    • How to Make the Pie Filling
    • How to Make a Peanut Butter and Jam Pie
    • How to Make a Peanut Butter and Reese's Pie
    • Top Tips and FAQ
    • Pie Crust Options
    • Storage
    • More Recipes
    • Recipe Rating
    • Recipe
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    Ingredients to Have on Hand

    • Creamy Peanut Butter
    • Your favorite jam, chocolate chips or Reese's Minis
    • Cream cheese
    • Whipping cream
    • Butter
    • Sugar
    • Pre-Made Graham Cracker, mini pie crusts
    Ingredients for peanut butter pie on a counter

    Pie Filling Variations

    Peanut butter pie is known for its decadent texture and intense peanut butter flavor, making it a popular dessert for peanut butter lovers of all ages.

    It can be a perfect treat for any occasion, whether it's a family gathering, holiday feast, or a simple weeknight dessert.

    We have so many variations to choose from when we make these peanut butter pies, whether you blend it with your favorite flavor of jam, chocolate chips or diced mini-Reese's peanut butter cups.

    These peanut butter pies are winners every time!

    cropped-1Peanut_Butter_Pies.jpg
    Swirl in your favorite flavor of jam and top with peanuts for a peanut butter and jam version pie.

    Choose Your Filling

    Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Pie is usually served chilled and there are several great options for garnishing and blending in delicious flavor.

    This pie lives up to its name too, there's no need to use the oven to make this wonderful dessert. Use a store-bought graham cracker crust.

    Blend into the pie filling whichever of these options sounds tasty for your family:

    • Chopped peanuts
    • Jam
    • Jelly
    • Chocolate chips
    • White chocolate chips
    • Reese's Peanut Butter cups, chopped

    A small mound of mini Reese's minis with the package in the background
    Even if you buy the mini version of Reese's peanut butter cups, it helps to dice them into super small, bite-sized chunks.

    Garnishes on top of the pies add even extra flair when we serve them, here are topping options for peanut butter pies. Mix and match depending on which ingredients you blend with the pie filling:

    • Whipped cream
    • Chopped peanuts
    • A drizzle of chocolate sauce

    How to Make the Pie Filling

    Regardless of which ingredients you blend in with your pie filling, our first step is to make the filling. Start by preparing the whipping cream.

    One cup of whipping cream in a glass measuring cup
    Start with one cup of whipping cream.
    A bowl of fresh whipped cream
    Soft peaks means you want the whipping cream to be puffy and almost pillow-like.

    It's easy to make, and there's nothing better than freshly made whipped cream in this peanut butter pie filling. It's so silky and creamy!

    If you have the time, it helps to chill both the bowl and the beaters or whisk before whipping. That's a time-honored tip that helps create the fluffy, puffiness in the whipped cream.

    Step One: Place the whipping cream in a bowl and use either your mixer or a whisk to whip the liquid until it creates a soft, fluffy texture. Set aside.

    Step Two: In a mixing bowl, blend the peanut butter with the cream cheese, sugar and butter.

    Step Three: Gently mix in the whipped, whipping cream.

    Step Four: Blend until everything is combined.

    Adding whipped cream to the peanut butter and cream cheese in a mixing bowl

    You'll notice the color and texture of the peanut butter pie filling is much lighter than peanut butter from the jar, thanks to the cream cheese and the whipping cream.

    Cream cheese and peanut butter blended in a mixing bowl

    How to Make a Peanut Butter and Jam Pie

    One of the best things about peanut butter pie is that it's so versatile. You can keep is simple with no additional ingredients blended into the filling or add jam and enjoy the comforting flavor combination reminicent of a peanut butter and jelly sandwhich.

    Here's how to make a No Bake Peanut Butter Pie with Jam step by step.

    A half cup of jam next to a baking sheet filled with mini pie crusts

    Step One: Place the pre-baked or store bought graham cracker crusts on a baking sheet. Place about a teaspoon of jam on each crust.

    Step Two: Spoon about three tablespoons of peanut butter pie filling mixture on top of the jam. Use a sharp knife to gently swirl the jam and peanut butter mixture.

    Step Three: Top with another teaspoon of jam on each pie and a few peanuts for garnish.

    Place the baking sheet with the mini pies in the refrigerator, uncovered. Chill until firm, about an hour.

    Small peanut butter pies assembled on a counter.

    How to Make a Peanut Butter and Reese's Pie

    These taste just like a Reese's peanut butter cup, but in a cute mini pie dish that's impressive enough for serving even after a holiday meal.

    Prepare the pie fillling as directed above and in the recipe card.

    A measuring cup with Resse's minis and a package of the candy in the background

    Step One: Slice the Reese's minis into two or three small pieces. Add a few portions of sliced Reese's minis on each pie crust.

    Step Two: Spoon about three tablespoons of peanut butter mixture on top of the candy, then top with a few additional sections of the sliced candy.

    Step Three: Top with about a teaspoon of hot fudge topping as an optional garnish and place a whole Reese's mini on top.

    Small peanut butter pie in a foil pan

    A teaspoon or so of hot fudge sauce is a delicious topping and helps each little peanut butter pie taste almost exactly like a Reese's peanut butter cup.

    Reese's peanut butter mini pie with chocolate syrup on top

    Top Tips and FAQ

    Can I use Cool Whip topping instead of whipping cream?

    Yes, but the pie filling will have a slightly different texture. In my experience with the recipe, the pies have a creamier texture with whipping cream instead of the imitation whipped topping.

    Will this work with a traditional, flaky pie crust?

    It sure will. Just be sure to bake and cool the pie crust before adding the peanut butter pie filling.

    Do I have to use raspberry jam?

    Lots of options here. Use your favorite fruit jam. I'm just a big fan of raspberry. But any variety of jam will work great!

    Can I use chunky peanut butter for the filling instead of creamy?

    Yes! No Bake Peanut Butter Pie is delicous with chunky peanut butter. My family just prefers the smooth texture of creamy peanut butter so that's why I list it as the ingredient.

    Pie Crust Options

    The mini pies are fun to serve, but if you'd rather use a pre-baked 9" pie crust or 9" graham cracker crust this recipe will fill up the pie dish perfectly.

    This is a no-bake peanut butter dessert, so you could use a pre-made graham cracker crust from the grocery store or a flaky pastry crust that you've made from scratch.

    Just be sure to bake and fully prepare the pastry crust before adding the peanut butter filling.

    Small peanut butter pies assembled on a counter.

    Reese's peanut butter mini pie with chocolate syrup on top

    Storage

    Store the peanut butter pies covered lightly with plastic wrap in the refrigerator and enjoy them within 5-7 days.

    You can prepare them ahead of time and freeze. Place them in a zip top freezer bag and defrost for one day in the refrigerator before serving.

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    Whether bake or no bake. Pies are a delicious dessert any time of year and as a part of any holiday year around. Here are a few more pie recipes that I think you'll enjoy!

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    Recipe

    Small peanut butter pies assembled on a counter.

    Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Pie

    A creamy combination of smooth peanut butter filling along with your choice of a blend-in sweet ingredient. Easy, no bake and delicious!
    5 from 122 votes
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Chilling Time: 1 hour hour
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 mini pies
    Calories: 468kcal
    Author: Melinda O'Malley Keckler

    Ingredients 

    Peanut Butter Pie Filling Ingredients

    • 1 cup whipping cream whipped
    • 1 8 ounce package cream cheese softened
    • 1 cup peanut butter creamy
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 2 tablespoons butter melted

    Optional Ingredients to Blend with Filling (Choose either jam or chocolate)

    • ½ cup raspberry jam divided
    • 1 ¼ cup Reese's minis unwrapped divided, or your choice of chocolate chips
    • ¼ cup peanuts optional topping garnish
    • ¼ cup hot fudge topping optional topping garnish if using Reese's minis

    Pie Crust

    • 12 graham cracker mini-pie crusts or one 9" pie crust

    Instructions

    Blend Ingredients

    • Whisk the whipping cream until very soft peaks form, it takes about 3-4 minutes of whipping. Set aside. In a mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, peanut butter, sugar and butter until smooth.
      Gently stir whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture.
    • Place 12 graham cracker mini-pies on a large baking sheet.

    1. Assembly Directions If Using Jam:

    • Add a teaspoon of jam on each pie crust. Spoon about three tablespoons of peanut butter mixture on top of the jam, then dollop another teaspoon of jam on top.
    • Use a sharp knife to gently swirl the jam and peanut butter mixture. Top with a few peanuts for garnish.

    2. Assembly Directions If Using Reese's Minis:

    • Slice the Reese's minis into two or three small pieces.
      Add a few portions of sliced Reese's minis on each pie crust. Spoon about three tablespoons of peanut butter mixture on top of the candy, then top with a few additional sections of the sliced candy.
    • Top with about a teaspoon of hot fudge topping as an optional garnish and place a whole Reese's mini on top.

    Chill

    • Place the baking sheet with the mini pies in the refrigerator, uncovered. Chill until firm, about an hour.

    9" Pie Crust Option

    • One 9” baked pie crust or a 9” graham cracker crust can be substituted for the mini pie crusts.
      Use half the jam or Reese's minis as a bottom layer, fill the pie crust with the peanut butter mixture, then dollop the remaining jam, or Reese's minis across the top.
      If using jam, swirl the ingredients together using the tip of a sharp knife.
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    Notes

    Note: Nutritional facts were calculated using raspberry jam. If you are using a different type of jam or the Reese's minis please review the nutritional facts listed on the packaging. 
    If using Cool Whip in place of whipped cream, gently combine the softened cream cheese, peanut butter and butter with the non-dairy whipped topping. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 468kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 9gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 239mgPotassium: 231mgFiber: 2gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 604IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 1mg

    Please note, the nutrition details are estimated using a food database and are offered here only as a guideline for informational purposes.

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    1. Jon says

      October 29, 2022 at 8:34 am

      5 stars
      We got treated to these. Simply amazing. Melinda thank you so much for sharing this recipe!

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      • Melinda O'Malley Keckler says

        October 29, 2022 at 9:36 am

        Yay!! Thank you for the five star rating Jon and I'm thrilled you and your wife enjoyed these. 🙂 It was so fun to see you both!!

        Reply
    2. Kristen says

      February 23, 2022 at 11:43 am

      5 stars
      I made these in the 9” size with crunchy peanut butter and it turned out amazing! Simple to make, but looks great!

      Reply
      • Melinda O'Malley Keckler says

        February 23, 2022 at 7:59 pm

        That’s great to hear Kristen, and yay for using crunchy peanut butter with this recipe too. That’s wonderful to know since I’ve not made the pies that way before. Thank you for the follow up!! Awesome!

        Reply
    3. Brianna says

      November 24, 2021 at 8:39 pm

      5 stars
      Easy to make and perfect for my peanut butter cravings!

      Reply
    4. serena says

      November 24, 2021 at 8:48 am

      5 stars
      I love having the option of bite sized. I don't feel as guilty when I'm snacking 🙂

      Reply
    5. Jean says

      November 23, 2021 at 9:12 pm

      5 stars
      these peanut butter pies are so great, best snack rich in protein

      Reply
    6. Andrea White says

      November 23, 2021 at 9:10 pm

      5 stars
      love a good peanut butter recipe! this one is so tasty and fantastic!

      Reply
    7. nancy says

      November 22, 2021 at 5:33 pm

      5 stars
      cute looking bite sz PB treats

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