I’m excited to share my newest dessert masterpiece featuring a rich Oreo crust and a luscious peanut butter cream. This Peanut Butter Cup Pie will surprise your senses with delightful textures and well-balanced flavors. I can’t wait for you to experience this indulgent treat that promises smiles with every bite.
I recently discovered an incredibly fun twist on a classic treat that really blew my mind – it’s an Easy Peanut Butter Pie With Homemade Oreo Crust. This recipe brings together my favorite flavors in one dessert.
I start with a crust made from 36 crushed Oreo cookies mixed with 6 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter, which bakes up to an irresistibly thick, buttery base. Then, I whip up a creamy filling using 8 oz of softened cream cheese, 1 cup of smooth, creamy peanut butter, and 8 oz of whipped topping.
The creamy texture of this filling is perfectly balanced by a generous 1/2 cup of chopped peanut butter cups on top. The final result is a dessert that effortlessly combines a rich peanut butter flavor with the crunch of a homemade Oreo crust.
Every bite reminds me of those indulgent Reese inspired treats I grew up loving, making it a standout dessert recipe for any occasion.
Why I Like this Recipe
1. I dig how easy it is to whip up the crust with crushed Oreos and melted butter – it comes out buttery and has that perfect crunchy feel that makes every bite awesome.
2. I love the creamy peanut butter filling mixed with cream cheese and whipped topping; it’s rich but not too heavy, and it always reminds me of my fave desserts.
3. I’m really into the little surprise of chopped peanut butter cups on the top, cause they add a sweet, crunchy twist to an already delicious pie.
4. I appreciate that it’s a simple recipe that still manages to be a total crowd-pleaser, making it my go-to treat for gatherings even if I don’t have a lot of time to cook.
Ingredients
- Oreo cookies: Crunchy bits of carbs and sugar that add fun texture and extra sweetness.
- Unsalted butter: Rich fats making the crust smooth, further enhancing overall creaminess in every bite.
- Cream cheese: Provides tangy flavor, extra protein and a truly irresistibly luscious creamy dessert base.
- Peanut butter: Offers rich, nutty taste, healthy fats and quality protein, balancing the flavors well.
- Whipped topping: Light and sweet, it lifts the filling while giving a fun, airy texture.
- Peanut butter cups: Burst of chocolate with crunchy, peanut bits and extra indulgent sweetness throughout.
- Overall dish: Each ingredient combines to deliver a creamy, crunchy, and sweet dessert that satisfies every craving.
Ingredient Quantities
- 36 Oreo cookies, crushed fine
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 1/2 cup chopped peanut butter cups
How to Make this
1. Crush the 36 Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a bag and using a rolling pin.
2. In a bowl, mix the crushed Oreos with 6 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter until you get an even, crumbly mixture.
3. Press the cookie mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan to create your thick, buttery crust.
4. In a separate large bowl, beat 8 oz of cream cheese until it’s smooth and creamy.
5. Add 1 cup of creamy peanut butter to the cream cheese and mix well until fully combined.
6. Gently fold in the 8 oz of whipped topping until the mixture looks light and fluffy.
7. Spoon the peanut butter filling over the Oreo crust and smooth out the top with a spatula.
8. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of chopped peanut butter cups evenly over the filling.
9. Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight if you can wait, to let it set nicely before serving.
10. Slice up the pie and enjoy this rich, decadent treat that’s sure to be a hit at your next gathering!
Equipment Needed
1. Food processor or, if you dont have one, a sturdy ziplock bag and a rolling pin
2. A 9-inch pie pan
3. A medium bowl to mix the crushed cookies and melted butter
4. A large mixing bowl for beating the cream cheese with the peanut butter and whipped topping (you might want a hand or electric mixer if you got one)
5. A spatula for smoothing the filling
6. Measuring spoons and cups for checking out the butter, peanut butter, and other ingredients
7. A refrigerator to chill and set the pie before serving
8. A knife for slicing up the pie once its ready
FAQ
Easy Peanut Butter Pie With Homemade Oreo Crust Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- For the unsalted butter, you can use salted butter, margarine or even coconut oil if you want a slight twist.
- If you’re out of cream cheese, mascarpone or strained greek yogurt works pretty well as a substitute.
- Instead of storebought whipped topping like Cool Whip, you can easily whip up heavy cream with a bit of sugar right at home.
- When you’re short on peanut butter cups, try using chopped chocolate chips or pieces of mini chocolate bars instead.
Pro Tips
1. Make sure your cream cheese is super soft before mixin it with the peanut butter so that everything blends smooth with no lumps
2. When crushin the Oreos, try usin a bag and a rolling pin instead of a food processor if you want a more hands-on approach and get those crumbs real fine
3. Press the cookie crust down really hard with a flat spatula or even the back of a spoon to make sure it’s compact enough to hold the filling
4. Chill the pie overnight if you can wait, it really helps all the flavors settle and makes slicin it a whole lot easier
Easy Peanut Butter Pie With Homemade Oreo Crust Recipe
My favorite Easy Peanut Butter Pie With Homemade Oreo Crust Recipe
Equipment Needed:
1. Food processor or, if you dont have one, a sturdy ziplock bag and a rolling pin
2. A 9-inch pie pan
3. A medium bowl to mix the crushed cookies and melted butter
4. A large mixing bowl for beating the cream cheese with the peanut butter and whipped topping (you might want a hand or electric mixer if you got one)
5. A spatula for smoothing the filling
6. Measuring spoons and cups for checking out the butter, peanut butter, and other ingredients
7. A refrigerator to chill and set the pie before serving
8. A knife for slicing up the pie once its ready
Ingredients:
- 36 Oreo cookies, crushed fine
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 1/2 cup chopped peanut butter cups
Instructions:
1. Crush the 36 Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a bag and using a rolling pin.
2. In a bowl, mix the crushed Oreos with 6 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter until you get an even, crumbly mixture.
3. Press the cookie mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan to create your thick, buttery crust.
4. In a separate large bowl, beat 8 oz of cream cheese until it’s smooth and creamy.
5. Add 1 cup of creamy peanut butter to the cream cheese and mix well until fully combined.
6. Gently fold in the 8 oz of whipped topping until the mixture looks light and fluffy.
7. Spoon the peanut butter filling over the Oreo crust and smooth out the top with a spatula.
8. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of chopped peanut butter cups evenly over the filling.
9. Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight if you can wait, to let it set nicely before serving.
10. Slice up the pie and enjoy this rich, decadent treat that’s sure to be a hit at your next gathering!
