Description
This no-bake Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pie is a creamy, indulgent dessert featuring a smooth peanut butter and cream cheese filling blended with whipped topping and set in a crunchy Oreo cookie crust. Topped with mini Reese’s peanut butter cups, it’s the perfect sweet treat that requires no oven time and is served chilled for a delightful texture and rich flavor.
Ingredients
Filling
- 1.25 cups creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz Cool Whip, thawed
Crust and Toppings
- 1 premade 9-inch Oreo chocolate cookie crumb pie crust
- Mini Reese’s peanut butter cups (dark chocolate or regular), for topping
Instructions
- Mix Peanut Butter and Cream Cheese: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter and softened cream cheese. Use a hand mixer on medium speed to blend them thoroughly, scraping down the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed to ensure a smooth, even mixture.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar while mixing on low speed with the hand mixer. Continue to scrape the sides of the bowl with the spatula to incorporate all the sugar completely into the mixture.
- Fold in Cool Whip: Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the thawed Cool Whip into the peanut butter mixture. Continue folding carefully until the mixture is smooth and uniform, with no lumps of peanut butter or loose Cool Whip.
- Assemble the Pie: Remove the clear cover from the premade Oreo cookie crust. Pour the prepared peanut butter filling into the crust and smooth the top evenly with a spatula. Place the clear cover back over the pie and seal the edges with the foil to keep it airtight.
- Freeze the Pie: Place the pie in the freezer and chill for at least 2 hours to allow it to set properly before serving.
- Thaw Before Serving: Approximately 10 minutes before serving, remove the pie from the freezer to let it sit at room temperature. This softens the pie, making it easier to slice.
- Serve: Using a pie cutter, slice the pie into 8 equal pieces. Top each slice with mini Reese’s peanut butter cups, cut into quarters or halves, for extra flavor and decoration. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to make mixing easier and the filling smoother.
- Chilling the pie for at least 2 hours is crucial for proper setting and easier slicing.
- Letting the pie thaw slightly before serving prevents it from being too hard and preserves the creamy texture.
- You can substitute the Oreo crust with any chocolate cookie crust if preferred.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate mini Reese’s cups as the topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
