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Peanut Butter Cream Pie

Stacey – October 14, 2021 – 26 Comments

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This post is sponsored by my friends at the Alabama Peanut Producers Association, but all opinions expressed are my own – just as always. Thanks for supporting the brands that support my family and me.

slice of Peanut Butter Cream Pie

If you’ve been hanging around these parts for any length of time, you’ve probably heard me tell stories about my grandparents – especially the vast gardens my grandfather used to keep. Acres of land around his house were dedicated to growing a whole host of things from tomatoes and squash, to beans and peas, to watermelon and cantaloupe, even potatoes and corn. To this very day, I still don’t know how the man had time to hold a full-time job, tend cows, keep all the gardens, and still make it to choir practice and church on Sunday. I think the days had to be longer back then.

I remember so many trips to the garden with him. Whether we were planting, pulling weeds, or harvesting, I have such fond memories of spending time in those fields. I distinctly remember one summer where he decided to plant a few rows of peanuts. I had always been impressed, even as a kid, at this man’s green thumb. He could turn seeds, soil, and water into just about anything. And this was no different. Those peanuts popped right up and gave us some of the best boiled peanuts I ever remember having.

One of the things that has stuck in my brain from then was the smell of harvesting peanuts. I know that sounds crazy, but it’s the scent of the freshly turned dirt combined with the distinct fragrance that the peanut plants give off is embedded in my memory. I can’t exactly describe it and unfortunately most folks will never really know what I’m talking about, but I got reminded of that very unique fragrance just a few weeks back.

My friends from the Alabama Peanut Producers Association invited me, along with some other food bloggers and culinary educators, down to the Dothan/Headland area of Alabama for the Alabama Farm-to-Table Peanut Harvest Tour. We spent the better part of three days learning all about what it takes to put that peanut into your favorite M&M candy and the smooth and creamy spread in that jar of peanut butter. We met a few of the nearly 1,000 farmers and families in Alabama who’ve dedicated their entire lives farming peanuts. Did you know that about half of the peanuts grown in the United States are grown within a 100-mile radius of Dothan, Alabama?

People in a field holding up peanut plants

We often don’t put much thought into the things we buy at the grocery store. We just grab what we need and go without considering how it got to that shelf. The tour gave me some great insight into the process, but the highlight was meeting those families, who have been working for generations to put affordable, quality food on our tables.

It certainly made me pause when I was grabbing the peanuts, peanut butter, and peanut butter cookies for this recipe at the store. I thought about Mr. Fred Helms of Rehobeth who proudly showed off his grand baby at the fish fry he hosted for us on his farm one evening. I thought about Mr. Curry Parker who is a 5th generation farmer and has been farming since he was 11 years old. He’s passing the farm on to his grandson who will then be a 7th generation farmer.

As we all strive to learn more about where our food comes from, I sure am glad to know that the peanuts on my table are coming from families like these.

Sliced Peanut Butter Cream Pie

And certainly I can’t tell you all about peanuts without giving you a delicious peanut recipe, right?

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If my Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts, Peanut Butter Cup Pie, Chewy Peanut Butter Cookie Bars, Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Meringue Pie, Peanut Butter and Jelly Blondies, Aunt Matilda’s Peanut Brittle, or Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Pie aren’t enough, this new No-Bake Peanut Butter Cream Pie is sure to be just what you’re looking for!

Bite of Peanut Butter Cream Pie on a fork

The creamy peanut butter filling is made with fresh whipped cream, cream cheese, creamy peanut butter, and a little powdered sugar for sweetness. The salted peanut butter cookie crust is the real star, though. It’s made with crushed Nutter Butter cookies, a dash of salt, and crushed cocktail peanuts for some added texture.

Of all my variations on peanut butter pie, I think this one is my favorite!

sliced Peanut Butter Cream Pie
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Recipe Card

No-Bake Peanut Butter Cream Pie

Course Dessert
Cuisine American, southern
Prep Time 25 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Servings 8
Author Stacey Little | Southern Bite

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 26 Nutter Butter peanut butter cookies
  • 1/2 cup cocktail peanuts
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the filling:

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup + 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter, divided
  • 1 cup + 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Add the cookies, peanuts, and salt to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the chopping blade. Pulse until the cookies are crushed and peanuts have been chopped into small pieces. Add the crushed mixture to a large bowl and drizzle the melted butter over the top. Stir to coat all the crumbs in butter. Pour the crust mixture into 9-inch deep-dish pie dish. Press firmly with fingers or the bottom of a small measuring cup to form the crust in the bottom and up the sides of the dish. The crust will be thick. Refrigerate to allow the crust to firm up.
  • In a medium bowl, use a mixer to beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the peanut butter and 3 tablespoons of heavy cream and mix until smooth. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, use a mixer to beat 1 cup of heavy cream until frothy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, and mix until very soft peaks begin to form. Add the peanut butter mixture to the beaten cream in three batches, mixing well after each addition. Mix until stiff peaks form. Spread the mixture into the prepared crust.
  • In a small bowl, melt about 2 tablespoons of peanut butter in the microwave until pourable. Drizzle the melted peanut butter over the top of the prepared pie. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow the pie to firm up. Store covered in the refrigerator. Serve chilled, topped with additional sweetened whipped cream – if desired.
sliced Peanut Butter Cream Pie
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  1. Rebecca

    January 22, 2023 at 8:25 am

    I made the pie and it was DELICIOUS! The crust was DELICIOUS! If you love peanut butter you will love this pie. All around a Super Delicious Peanut Butter Pie. Thank you for the recipe. •´´•.✿.•

    Reply
    • Stacey

      January 23, 2023 at 12:28 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  2. Jenn

    November 29, 2022 at 11:53 am

    Hi, Your pie looks delicious! There is too many commercials. The commercial destract from the recipe.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 29, 2022 at 12:36 pm

      Thanks! Which ads are you having trouble with?

      Reply
  3. Sheree Hyde

    August 4, 2022 at 2:30 pm

    Peanut butter pie is the best dessert ever. Your recipe is different than mine but I plan to try it. My is 8 oz cream cheese, mix with one can sweetened condensed milk, 3 tab lemon juice, one cup of peanut butter and 8 oz whipped topping or whipped cream. DON’T FORGET THE LEMON JUICE! Recipe given to me by Bellevue Hospital, Bellevue Ohio. Your the best! Sheree Runion hyde

    Reply
    • Stacey

      August 5, 2022 at 11:35 am

      Thanks Sheree! This version sounds great as well!

      Reply
  4. Freda

    June 21, 2022 at 1:31 pm

    I make this pie all the time but use prepared graham cracker crust (the chocolate one is REALLY good 😊). But I’m got to try this nutter butter cookie crust! Sounds marvelous!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      June 22, 2022 at 9:10 am

      We love it!

      Reply
  5. Sarah

    March 14, 2022 at 10:49 am

    Made this yesterday for Pi day at work today. Everyone loves it. I will definitely be making this again.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      March 16, 2022 at 8:23 am

      So glad it was a winner with everyone!

      Reply
  6. Glenda Rutherford

    January 22, 2022 at 1:12 pm

    That pie sounds delicious! Your grandfather sounds like my father, who could make anything grow and produce. We had untold amounts of fresh fruits and vegetables. We lived in Ozark just north of Dothan, and one of my uncles was a peanut farmer. I too, love the smell of fresh peanuts.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      January 24, 2022 at 10:33 am

      Thanks, Glenda!

      Reply
  7. Janie Seymour

    January 22, 2022 at 8:17 am

    I love anything peanut butter but cannot eat peanuts in their natural form due to digestive issues. What would you suggest as a substitution for the peanuts in the crust? TIA! Janie

    Reply
    • Stacey

      January 24, 2022 at 10:34 am

      You can simply leave them out. Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  8. Janet

    October 27, 2021 at 3:13 pm

    This is awesome. Gave a piece to 2 neighbors and they are still talking about it. A little time consuming, but worth every minute. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      October 27, 2021 at 3:22 pm

      I wish I was your neighbor! 🙂 So glad to hear everyone enjoyed it!

      Reply
  9. Mel

    October 18, 2021 at 1:10 pm

    Absolutely scrumptious! Very light and fluffy added to the most delicious crust. I will be making this pie for Thanksgiving and Christmas! Thank you for sharing. I will be a faithful follower.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      October 19, 2021 at 2:40 pm

      Thanks so much, Mel! So glad to hear it turned out great for you!

      Reply
  10. NJ

    October 17, 2021 at 8:13 pm

    Hey Stacie, any hints on how to incorporate a bit of …oh, say… chocolate into this marvelous creation? I’m a huge fan of chocolate and peanut butter especially a particular brand of peanut butter cups.
    Thank you for all you do and for sharing all you do
    NJ

    Reply
    • Stacey

      October 18, 2021 at 10:29 am

      Sure! You could add anywhere from 1/2 to 1 cup of mini chocolate chips to the mixture right before you pour it into the crust for a chocolate/peanut butter pie. Enjoy!

      Reply
  11. Barbara Miller

    October 15, 2021 at 11:01 am

    I can’t wait to make this and taste the crust. TY. Love ya.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      October 18, 2021 at 10:41 am

      Love you, my friend! Hope you’ll enjoy it!

      Reply
  12. Donna

    October 15, 2021 at 9:01 am

    Awesome recipe! Thanks for posting…

    Reply
    • Stacey

      October 15, 2021 at 9:07 am

      You’re so welcome! Enjoy!

      Reply
  13. Katherine

    October 14, 2021 at 4:41 pm

    Just wonderful! Thx so much!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      October 15, 2021 at 9:08 am

      Enjoy!!

      Reply

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