No Bake Peanut Butter Pie
This no bake peanut butter pie features a creamy filling and a crunchy Oreo crust, offering a delightful blend of textures and flavors that everyone will love.
Equipment
- food processor
- large bowl
- 9 x 13-inch pan
Ingredients
- 20 cookies Oreo cookies, crushed into fine crumbs (plus 5 reserved for topping)
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup peanut butter, smooth or creamy variety
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 1/2 cups Cool Whip, divided
- 3.9 oz instant chocolate pudding
- 2 cups cold milk, for pudding preparation
Instructions
- Set aside about 5 Oreo cookies to top the pie.
- Pulse the remaining Oreos in a food processor until they form fine crumbs.
- In a large bowl, mix the melted butter and Oreo crumbs.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch pan to form the crust.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add half of the Cool Whip, peanut butter, and powdered sugar, beating until smooth.
- Spread the mixture over the Oreo crust.
- Combine cold milk and instant pudding according to package instructions.
- Spread pudding layer over the pie once set.
- Top with remaining Cool Whip.
- Decorate with crumbled Oreos or chocolate shavings.
- Chill for a couple of hours before serving.
- Cut into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
For best results, chill overnight. Optional: use chocolate peanut butter for extra flavor or garnish with crushed peanuts or shaved chocolate.