Description
Imagine a dessert that strikes the balance, between decadence and simplicity. The No Bake Peanut Butter Pie embodies that. It’s a work of art that begins with a crunchy Oreo crust, followed by a velvety layer of luscious peanut butter cream combining the tanginess of cream cheese with the smoothness of peanut butter. Adorned with a sprinkle of chopped peanuts and perhaps some tantalizing swirls of chocolate and butterscotch syrup it creates a symphony of textures and flavors. This pie isn’t any dessert; it’s an ode to the clash between childhood nostalgia and sophisticated elegance all without requiring an oven, for its creation.
Ingredients
CHOCOLATE PIE CRUST:
24 Oreos (regular, not double stuffed)
5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
PEANUT BUTTER FILLING:
1 c heavy whipping cream
2 tbsp powdered sugar
8 oz cream cheese (softened)
1/2 c creamy peanut butter
1/2 c powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
TOPPINGS:
1/2 c chopped peanuts
1/4 c chocolate syrup (optional)
1/4 c butterscotch syrup (optional)
Instructions
Start by greasing a 9-inch pie plate.
Take 24 Oreos. Crush them into crumbs. Mix the crumbs with 5 tablespoons of melted butter.
Press the mixture evenly onto the bottom and sides of the pie plate.
Place the pie plate in the refrigerator and let it chill for 30 minutes.
Now let’s make the whipped cream. In a bowl beat together 1 cup of whipping cream and 2 tablespoons of sugar, until stiff peaks form. Set it aside for later use.
Moving on to the peanut butter filling. In another bowl beat together softened cream cheese (8 oz) until smooth. Add creamy peanut butter (1/2 cup), powdered sugar (1/2 cup) and vanilla extract (1 teaspoon). Continue beating until everything’s well combined and creamy.
Gently fold in the prepared whipped cream into the peanut butter filling mixture.
It’s time to assemble our pie! Spoon the peanut butter filling into the chilled crust making sure it spreads out evenly.
For some crunch sprinkle chopped peanuts (about half a cup) on top of the filling.
Optional Step: If desired you can drizzle some chocolate syrup (a quarter cup) and butterscotch syrup (a quarter cup) over your pie, for added flavor and decoration!
Now place your assembled pie in the refrigerator again. Let it chill for two hours or freeze it if you prefer a firmer texture.
There you have it! Your delicious No Bake Peanut Butter Pie is ready to be enjoyed!
Notes
Converting our loved No Bake Peanut Butter Pie into a gluten-free version is incredibly easy and equally delicious! The trick? Simply opt for gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies to make the crust. These cookies offer a delightful chocolatey texture and flavor guaranteeing that everyone can enjoy this peanut buttery delight. Just remember to verify that your peanut butter, chocolate and butterscotch syrups are also gluten-free, by checking their labels.
- Prep Time: 20 MINS
