Regardless of what you call it, it’s my favorite. And I’m a pretty big fan of the peanut butter/chocolate combo in general. That’s why I just LOVE this No-Bake Peanut Butter Cup Pie so much!
Peanut butter cup pieces are folded into a silky, rich peanut butter and cream cheese filling. It rests in a pre-made OREO cookie crust and is topped with fresh whipped cream. Whew! Gimme some more!
I took one of Heather’s favorite pies, my Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Pie, gave it an update, and swapped out the chocolate chips for chopped peanut butter cups. And then I ate more of it than I care to admit. I did share them with my mom’s office – partly because I’m a nice person and like to share, but mostly because having them in the fridge here in the test kitchen was way too much temptation – and I’ve gotten several messages from them asking when the recipe is going up. Apparently they liked the pie too! 🙂
Now, it’s worth mentioning that the filling is made with a 16-ounce container of whipped topping (AKA – Cool Whip), but the topping is fresh whipped cream. That’s intentional. I really like the fresh whipped cream as the topping for this, but the Cool Whip is stabilized and works better in the filling. That said, if you’re crunched for time (or just don’t want to spend the time whipping cream – no judgement, we’ve all been there), you can just grab another 8-ounce container of Cool Whip to use as the topping.
No-Bake Peanut Butter Cup Pie
Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (16-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 10 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, chopped
- 1 Oreo Cookie pie crust
For the whipped cream*
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Use a mixer to beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the peanut butter and powdered sugar and mix well.
- Carefully fold in whipped topping and stir in the chopped peanut butter cups, reserving a few for the topping.
- Pour into pie crust. Freeze overnight.
- Once ready to serve, beat the cream and powdered sugar together in a large bowl until stiff peaks. Top the pie with the whipped cream and the reserved chopped peanut butter cups and serve.
Notes
Margy says
Does this have to be frozen, or will it set up if it is just refrigerated? Sounds scrumptious.
Stacey says
It can be refrigerated, but I much prefer the texture when it’s frozen. It just won’t be as firm in the fridge.
Naomi says
My favorite candy Reese peanut butter cup.This looks delicious.Will be making this for A family. get together this weekend. It may not get there.Thanks for the recipe
Stacey says
Ha!! Hope y’all enjoy!!
Linda says
O.M.G. – what a diet buster! Guess I will have to do this one, darn it. My favorite candy bar too.
Stacey says
Ha! Sorry for the temptation!
Mac says
I squirted some chocolate icecream topping in a crisscross pattern before cutting it. They licked their fingers raw on this one.
Stacey says
Yum! Sounds like the perfect addition! Glad y’all enjoyed it!
Foodie girl says
Hi! I’m making this for a potluck picnic I’m going to later this evening. So far, the filling is delish! What will the texture be like after its inevitably thawed some from sitting outside? Will it hold up, or become very messy?
Stacey says
Sorry I’m just now getting to replying! It should hold its shape for the most part, but will get soft. If it’s really warm, it will melt.
Monica Morrison says
Try adding a little fresh lemon juice. Really wakes up the flavor.
Stacey says
Very interesting! I’ll certainly try that!
Ann says
You are right, a Peanut Butter should taste like peanut butter that’s how it got it name. Don’t know how I missed this one but sounds delicious!! Thanks for all your recipes and updates on new home and kitchen to test your wonderful recipes. I also have your cookbook, which I love!!!!
Stacey says
Thanks so much, Ann! Your support means the world to me!
Stacie Thompson says
I love making this pie and make it often for gatherings……It’s so easy and delicious. I do make this with a gluten free oreo pie crust and it taste just the same.
Stacey says
So glad to hear you’ve enjoyed it!
Francine Jacobson says
This is an excellent recipe.
Stacey says
Thanks!
Darlene says
Is there such a thing as too peanut-buttery????
Stacey says
I say absolutely not!
Judy says
Have you ever used a different Pie Crust for this like a Peanut Butter Cookie pie crust or Pretzel pie crust? Possibly are endless!
Stacey says
I haven’t but both of those sound amazing!