Description
This No Bake Peanut Butter Pie is a creamy, decadent dessert featuring a rich Oreo cookie crust, a smooth peanut butter and cream cheese layer, topped with chocolate pudding and Cool Whip. Easy to prepare without oven use, it’s perfect for chocolate and peanut butter lovers looking for a quick and crowd-pleasing treat.
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1 package Oreo cookies (regular or double stuffed)
- ¾ stick butter (melted)
Peanut Butter Layer
- 16 oz. Cool Whip
- 8 oz. cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Chocolate Pudding Layer
- 5.9 oz. instant chocolate pudding mix
- 3 cups milk (or as indicated on pudding package)
Optional Topping
- Crumbled Oreos or chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Set aside Oreos: Reserve about 5 Oreo cookies to crumble later for decorating the top of your pie.
- Prepare Oreo crumbs: Place the remaining Oreos in a food processor and pulse until they become fine crumbs. Alternatively, crush them by hand using a rolling pin or in a sealed plastic bag.
- Make the crust: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter with the Oreo crumbs. Mix thoroughly to fully coat the crumbs with butter.
- Form crust base: Press the Oreo and butter mixture firmly onto the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch pan to create an even, compact crust layer.
- Beat cream cheese: Using an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- Add peanut butter layer ingredients: Into the cream cheese, add half of the Cool Whip, peanut butter, and powdered sugar. Beat on medium-high speed until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Spread this peanut butter mixture evenly over the Oreo crust.
- Prepare pudding: In a separate bowl, whisk together the cold milk and instant chocolate pudding mix according to the package directions until thickened. Spread the set pudding layer evenly over the peanut butter layer.
- Add remaining Cool Whip and decorate: Top the pie with the remaining Cool Whip, spreading it evenly. Decorate the pie with the reserved crumbled Oreos or chocolate shavings for a finishing touch.
- Chill: Refrigerate the pie for at least two hours before serving to allow all layers to set properly and flavors to meld.
Notes
- Using regular or double stuffed Oreos affects the sweetness and texture; choose based on your preference.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the peanut butter filling.
- For a firmer crust, press the Oreo crust down firmly and evenly.
- Chilling improves the pie’s texture and makes slicing easier.
- Substitute milk with plant-based milk for a dairy-free variation (note pudding mix must be dairy-free as well).
