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No Bake Peanut Butter Pie

You'll love this no-bake peanut butter pie for its light, mousse-like texture and intense peanut butter flavor. With just 5 minutes of active prep and an hour of chilling, you get a decadent dessert that feels like a special treat without any oven time.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces 225 g cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup 120 g powdered sugar
  • ⅔ cup 160 g creamy low-fat peanut butter
  • 8 ounces 225 g whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 premade chocolate pie shell
  • Chocolate or chocolate peanut butter sauce optional
  • Chopped roasted peanuts optional
  • Chopped peanut butter cups optional

Method
 

  1. Beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar with an electric mixer until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add peanut butter and mix on medium speed until fully combined, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Gently fold thawed whipped topping into the peanut butter mixture in 2-3 additions until no white streaks remain.
  4. Pour filling into the chocolate pie shell and smooth the top with a spatula.
  5. Add optional toppings like chocolate sauce or peanuts now or just before serving.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Soften cream cheese at room temperature for 30 minutes to avoid lumps.
  • Use a rubber spatula for folding to keep the filling light and airy.
  • Assemble up to 24 hours ahead; add toppings just before serving.
  • Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.