A 5-ingredient Oreo Peanut Butter Pie no-bake dessert! A decadent Oreo crust layered with an easy salty peanut butter layer, then topped with a simple chocolate ganache. It’s perfect for peanut butter lovers and chocolate lovers alike!
Who doesn’t love peanut butter and chocolate? Okay, I’m sure there are a few of you out there, so skip to another recipe, like this amazing Key Lime Pie. But for those who are PB and chocolate lovers, check out my Buckeye Bars, or these Peanut Butter Cup Blondies.
Why You Will Love this Oreo Peanut Butter Pie
- No-Bake Recipe – Make this delicious chocolatey dessert without preheating the oven!
- Five Ingredients – You only need crushed Oreos, peanut butter, chocolate, butter and powdered sugar.
- Party Favorite – Perfect make-ahead dessert for holiday parties, birthday celebrations, office events, and any other special occasion.
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Simple Ingredients Oreo Peanut Butter Pie
- Oreo Cookie Crust | Make the delicious chocolatey crust with Oreo cookie crumbs and melted butter. Use gluten-free Oreo’s for a gluten-free pie!
- Peanut butter filling | I like using crunchy peanut butter to add texture to this creamy filling. If preferred, use creamy or natural peanut butter, but make sure it’s a no-stir type of natural peanut butter, as pure peanut butter will be too oily for this silky filling.
- Powdered sugar (aka confectioner’s sugar) for consistency and sweetness.
- Butter | You will use melted and room temperature butter in this recipe!
- Ganache | I used semi-sweet chocolate; I like baking chocolate bars like Ghirardelli or Bakers chocolate.
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How to Make Peanut Butter Pie with Oreo Crust
Step 1 | Make the crust
I recommended baking or freezing the crust before adding the filling to help it hold together when serving.
Preheat the oven to 350° F (175° C) if you want to bake the Oreo crust. Either way, add the Oreo cookies to a food processor and pulse until they are fine crumbs. Or place cookies in a sturdy baggie and, using a rolling pin, crush and then roll cookies until fine crumbs.
Transfer the crumbs to a bowl and stir in the melted butter until the cookie crumbs are moistened. Press the crust evenly into the tart pan or pie plate using a measuring cup or the backside of a spoon to pack and smooth.
Then, bake the crust for five minutes and set it aside to cool completely, or freeze it for 30 minutes as you continue filling.
Fresh Tips
- When making an Oreo cookie crust, many ask me if I leave the filling in the cookies? The answer is a resounding YES! You can, of course, scrape out the creme mixture, but it adds to the flavor and texture of the crust. I typically use regular Oreos, but Double Stuff Oreos may also be used in a pinch.
- You do not need to use Oreo brand of cookies! Feel free to use your favorite chocolate creme sandwich cookie! I like these organic ones!
Step 2 | Make peanut butter pie filling
Next, combine the peanut butter and powdered sugar in a medium bowl. Stir the mixture with a spoon, spatula, or hand mixer until the texture is smooth. Spread peanut butter mixture evenly over the chocolate crust and refrigerate.
If your mixture is too stiff, try microwaving it for 15-20 seconds. Stir well, then spread and chill.
Step 3 | Make chocolate ganache, chill, and serve!
Melt the chocolate and butter using the double boiler method. Place the ingredients in a small bowl over a pan of simmering water without the bowl touching the water. Stir continuously until the ingredients are melted.
Then, spread the creamy chocolate ganache over the peanut butter layer and chill for at least 30 minutes until firm. You may freeze or refrigerate.
Can I make chocolate ganache in microwave?
Yes! In a microwave-safe bowl add chocolate and butter cut into chunks, heat in 30 second bursts, stirring really well between heatings, it should only take about 60-90 seconds to melt completely.
Fresh Tips
- If your chocolate “breaks” or “seizes,” check out my chocolate ganache post on how to fix it, don’t throw it away! Try adding a splash of heavy cream and whisking well until smooth.
How to serve peanut butter pie
Warm a sharp knife in hot water, and dry well with paper towel. To remove the pie from the tart pan, place pan on hand or on smaller sturdy cake pedestal and allow outer ring to drop.
Slice small pieces as this is a rich and decadent pie; if desired, serve with whipped cream, a drizzle of chocolate sauce, and some chopped dry roasted peanuts.
This no-bake peanut butter pie recipe is a real crowd pleaser. Try more of my easy no-bake desserts, like this No Bake Chocolate Pie, Eggnog Pie Recipe, and this Oreo Pudding Dessert – Yum!
Variations
- Add another layer to this easy peanut butter pie recipe, make some homemade whipped cream to serve with each slice.
- Feel free to add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the peanut butter filling.
- Garnish the chilled pie with chocolate shavings, chopped peanuts and a drizzle of chocolate sauce.
Gluten-Free Oreo Peanut Butter Pie Recipe
I’m so glad there are gluten-free Oreos! Replace the regular Oreo cookies with the GF kind, and the rest of the ingredients for this easy peanut butter pie are gluten-free!
Dairy-Free Peanut Butter Pie (Vegan too)
All you need to do is replace the butter with a dairy-free or plant-based substitute. If you choose vegan butter rather than just dairy-free, you’ll also have a Vegan Peanut Butter Pie as classic Oreo’s are naturally vegan!
Extra Chocolatey Peanut Butter Oreo Pie
Why not add a layer of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups or Reese’s Pieces for more chocolate and peanut butter goodness? Delish!
Substitutions
Replace the Oreo’s with Nutter Butters cookies and use peanut butter chips for the topping if desired.
Fresh Tips
- It may be easier to warm the peanut butter before mixing it with the sugar, just 20 seconds or so in the microwave, then after mixing with sugar, spread in the pie dish.
- There’s no need to grease the tart pan or pie pan because the crust is made with melted butter.
Storage Tips
Refrigerate – Make this dessert ahead for a party or store the leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to four days.
How to Freeze – This is an excellent dessert to freeze and save for later! Place the pie in freezer for 30 minutes, then tightly wrap the pie with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, or transfer the slices to freezer-safe plastic bags and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and enjoy the next day!
Frequently Asked Questions
What to serve with No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
Best appetizers to serve with Oreo Peanut Butter Pie
Before digging into this rich peanut butter pie, nibble on delicious appetizers, like a cheesy Baked Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip with buttery crackers or this irresistible Cowboy Crack Dip recipe. Or stick with the classics and family favorites like easy Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket and salty and soft Bavarian Pretzels!
Best drinks to serve with Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
Try my pomegranate Moscow mule cocktail or this cranberry lemon drop martini. Or, serve something the whole family can enjoy, like this rich Homemade Hot Chocolate with chocolate chips or this Starbucks white hot chocolate.
More tasty treats
- Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Chip Blondies
- Easy Snickers Candy Bar Fudge Recipe
- Mud Pie Recipe (Ice Cream Cake)
- Oreo Crumbl Cookie Recipe (Copycat)
- Oreo Fluff Dessert Dip
- How cute are these Rainbow Oreos?
Be sure to leave yourself time to chill this no-bake pie well! It will slice much easier when ready to serve.
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Equipment
Ingredients
Oreo Crust
- 2 cups Oreo Cookies about 20 Oreo Cookies, crushed into crumbs
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
Peanut Butter Filling
- 16 ounces crunchy peanut butter or creamy is fine, stay away from all natural peanut butter for best results, though I have used no-stir natural peanut butter
- 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar also called confectioner's sugar
Chocolate Ganache Topping
- 7 ounces semi-sweet chocolate prefer chocolate bars such as Ghirardelli or Bakers chocolate bars; good chocolate chips may be used in a pinch
- ½ cup butter room temperature
Instructions
Oreo Cookie Crust
- Preheat the oven to 350° F (175° C) – baking the crust is an optional step, but will help the crust hold together when serving. If not baking, freeze the crust for 30 minutes before proceeding with the recipe.
- Break Oreos with your hand and place in bowl of food processor. pulse the Oreos (20 Oreos) to crumbs (or smash with a rolling in a plastic bag). Place in a small bowl. Stir in the melted butter (4 tablespoons) until mixed. Press evenly in the tart pan, pressing down the crust firmly, using a measuring cup, or the backside of a tablespoon.
- Bake for 5 minutes. Set aside. If you prefer a no-bake crust, refrigerate or freeze it for 30 minutes.
Peanut Butter Filling
- Combine Peanut Butter (16 ounces) and powdered sugar (1 ¼ cups) in a medium bowl. Stir using a spoon or spatula or a hand mixer until completely smooth and mixed with the powdered sugar.Working with the Peanut Butter may be easier if you warm it in the microwave oven (30 seconds at a time until before mixing in the Confectioners’ Sugar). Place pie in fridge or freezer while you prepare the ganache.
Ganache Topping
- Melt (7 ounces) Chocolate and (½ cup) butter in a bowl over a pan of simmering pot of water, creating a double boiler (don’t let the bowl touch the water). Stir until melted, combined and smooth, then spoon in and spread over the Peanut Butter layer.
- Chill for 30 minutes until firm or longer. Enjoy!
Notes
How to serve
Warm a sharp knife in hot water, and dry well with paper towel. To remove the pie from the tart pan, place pan on hand or on smaller sturdy cake pedestal and allow outer ring to drop.Slice small pieces as this is a rich and decadent pie; if desired, serve with whipped cream, a drizzle of chocolate sauce, and some chopped dry roasted peanuts.
Storage Tips
Refrigerate – Make this dessert ahead for a party or store the leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to four days. How to Freeze – This is an excellent dessert to freeze and save for later! Place the pie in the freezer for 30 minutes, then tightly wrap the pie with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, or transfer the slices to freezer-safe plastic bags and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and enjoy the next day!Variations and Substitutions
- Gluten-Free | Replace the Oreos with Gluten-Free Oreos and make sure the rest of your ingredients are gluten-free
- Dairy-Free Vegan| Replace the butter with a plant-based butter substitute; Oreos are naturally vegan.
- Add a layer of Reese’s peanut butter cups for an even more chocolatey and peanut butter treat.
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Jess
You already had me at Oreo but a peanut butter and chocolate pie sounds sooooo amazing! I can’t wait to try this pie as soon as possible!
Hope you love it!!
Saif
This pie looks absolutely delicious. I love everything on it- The peanut butter and the orzo crust is what caught my eye.
Thank you!!
Chahinez
The different layers in this recipe were really the highlight!
Thanks!!
Anjali
This was such an easy pie to make at home, but looked so elegant! I brought it to a friend’s potluck a couple of nights ago and everyone loved it!
Perfect!!!
Gianne
It is super simple to make and tastes absolutely delicious. The combination of creamy peanut butter and crunchy Oreos is heavenly. Plus, the fact that it’s a no-bake recipe is a total game-changer!
Super simple!! Thanks so much!!