Why Make This Recipe
Unbelievable Peanut Butter Pie is the perfect dessert for peanut butter lovers. It combines a rich, creamy filling with a crunchy Oreo crust and a silky chocolate ganache. This pie is not only delicious but also easy to make, making it ideal for gatherings, parties, or just a satisfying treat at home. Its layers and flavors will wow your family and friends, making them ask for seconds.
How to Make Unbelievable Peanut Butter Pie
Ingredients:
- 22 regular Oreo cookies
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold (for filling)
- 8 ounces full-fat brick cream cheese, softened
- 1 and 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
- 1/4 cup Reese’s Pieces, crushed (optional, for garnish)
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (optional, for garnish)
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Process the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs and mix them with melted butter.
- Press the mixture firmly into a pie dish and bake for 10 minutes. Let it cool completely.
- For the ganache, heat the heavy cream until it boils and pour it over the chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth and let it cool to room temperature.
- Beat the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, peanut butter, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla.
- Carefully fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture.
- Spread the peanut butter filling over the cooled crust and top with the chocolate ganache.
- Chill the pie for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, garnish with whipped cream, crushed Reese’s Pieces, or chopped peanuts if you like.
How to Serve Unbelievable Peanut Butter Pie
Serve Unbelievable Peanut Butter Pie chilled, straight from the fridge. You can slice it and put it on dessert plates. If you want to add a little extra flair, top each slice with a dollop of whipped cream, a sprinkle of crushed Reese’s Pieces, or chopped peanuts.
How to Store Unbelievable Peanut Butter Pie
Store any leftover pie in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for about 3 to 5 days. If you want to keep it longer, you can freeze the pie (without garnishes) for up to 2 months. Just make sure to wrap it well to avoid freezer burn.
Tips to Make Unbelievable Peanut Butter Pie
- Make sure your cream cheese is softened to room temperature for a smooth filling.
- Chill the pie overnight for the best texture and flavor.
- If you prefer a sweeter pie, add more confectioners’ sugar to the filling.
Variation
You can add a layer of crushed cookies or other candies into the peanut butter filling for added texture. Swapping in different types of chocolate or using a graham cracker crust instead of Oreo is another fun way to twist this classic recipe.
FAQs
Q: Can I use natural peanut butter?
A: Yes, you can use natural peanut butter, but it may make the filling a bit runnier. Stir it well before measuring.
Q: Can I make this pie without the chocolate ganache?
A: Absolutely! You can skip the ganache if you’d like, or use a simple chocolate sauce instead.
Q: Is this pie suitable for people with dairy allergies?
A: This recipe contains dairy. However, you can substitute dairy-free cream cheese and coconut cream for the heavy cream to make it dairy-free.
Unbelievable Peanut Butter Pie
- Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A rich, creamy peanut butter pie with a crunchy Oreo crust and silky chocolate ganache—easy to make, impressive to serve, and impossible to resist.
Ingredients
- 22 regular Oreo cookies
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold (for filling)
- 8 ounces full-fat brick cream cheese, softened
- 1 and 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
- 1/4 cup Reese’s Pieces, crushed (optional, for garnish)
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Process the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs and mix them with melted butter.
- Press the mixture firmly into a pie dish and bake for 10 minutes. Let it cool completely.
- For the ganache, heat the heavy cream until it boils and pour it over the chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth and let it cool to room temperature.
- Beat the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, peanut butter, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla.
- Carefully fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture.
- Spread the peanut butter filling over the cooled crust and top with the chocolate ganache.
- Chill the pie for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, garnish with whipped cream, crushed Reese’s Pieces, or chopped peanuts if you like.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth filling. Chill overnight for best texture. Adjust sugar for sweetness. Try crushed cookies or candies inside the filling. Swap crust or chocolate to customize.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake + Baked Crust
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: peanut butter pie, chocolate ganache, no bake dessert, easy pie recipe, oreo crust