Easy Peanut Butter Pie With Homemade Oreo Crust Recipe

Experience a decadent peanut butter pie. Featuring a crisp Oreo cookie crust and a creamy blend of cream cheese and peanut butter, each spoonful offers indulgent flavors and delightful textures. Topped with crunchy peanut butter cups, it promises a sweet and savory treat ideal for any celebration. Absolutely perfect dessert.

I recently made this Easy Peanut Butter Pie with Homemade Oreo Crust after seeing how many people were raving about it. It comes with over 40 5-star votes and it instantly becomes the star at any gathering.

I started by crushing 24 Oreo cookies and mixing them with 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter, melted just right to give a crunchy, buttery base. The filling is a perfect blend of 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, 1 cup of creamy peanut butter, and 1 cup of powdered sugar.

It creates a rich and smooth texture that reminds me of a classic Reese Pie or any great peanut butter dessert I’ve tried before. Topping it with 1/2 cup chopped peanut butter cups adds a nice crunch that elevates this oreo peanut butter pie to a whole new level.

It delivers a simple yet indulgent flavor that any peanut butter enthusiast will love.

Why I Like this Recipe

I like this recipe because it mixes simple ingredients into something that feels really special, even if i’m not a master chef.

One reason i love it is the crunchy Oreo crust. Crushing 24 cookies with butter gives it a texture that makes every bite interesting, and it’s super easy to press into place even when your hands are a little messy.

I also really enjoy the creamy peanut butter and cream cheese filling. It’s smooth and rich, and the sweetness from the powdered sugar makes it just right. Sometimes i mess up the measurements a bit and it turns out even better than expected.

Another thing that’s awesome about this pie is the peanut butter cup topping. Those chopped pieces not only look cool but give a satisfying crunch that contrasts with the creamy layer underneath.

Finally, i admire how this recipe only needs a few ingredients but manages to impress everyone when i serve it. Even though i might make a few mistakes along the way, the end result always tastes decadent and perfect for sharing with friends and family.

Ingredients

• Oreo Cookies: Crunchy, sweet cookie crumbs that add texture and a burst of flavor.
• Unsalted Butter: Rich dairy fat that bonds crust ingredients and makes it moist and tender.
• Cream Cheese: Smooth, tangy cheese that gives a creamy consistency with a little protein.
• Peanut Butter: Nutty, protein-packed spread that adds robust flavor and healthy fats.
• Powdered Sugar: Fine, sweet sugar which lightens the filling and creates smooth texture.
• Peanut Butter Cups: Chopped bits of chocolate with a nutty center that bring fun crunch.

Ingredient Quantities

• 24 Oreo cookies, crushed
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped peanut butter cups

How to Make this

1. Crush the 24 Oreo cookies in a food processor or place them in a bag and use a rolling pin until they’re fine crumbs.

2. Mix the crumbs with 6 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter until everything is evenly coated.

3. Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and around the sides of a pie pan to form your crust.

4. Bake the crust in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 8-10 minutes then let it cool completely.

5. In a big bowl, beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese until it gets smooth and creamy.

6. Add 1 cup of creamy peanut butter to the cream cheese and mix well.

7. Stir in 1 cup of powdered sugar until the filling is well combined and smooth.

8. Spread the peanut butter mixture evenly over the cooled crust.

9. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of chopped peanut butter cups on top of the filling, pressing gently so they stick.

10. Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours so it sets well before serving.

Equipment Needed

1. Food processor or a sturdy plastic bag and a rolling pin for crushing the Oreo cookies
2. Pie pan to form the crust
3. Oven to bake the crust
4. Big mixing bowl for beating the cream cheese and mixing the filling
5. Electric mixer (or a good old hand whisk if you don’t have one)
6. Measuring cups and spoons for the butter, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and other ingredients
7. Rubber spatula for spreading and pressing the filling evenly over the crust

FAQ

Easy Peanut Butter Pie With Homemade Oreo Crust Recipe Substitutions and Variations

• If you dont have Oreos, try using chocolate graham crackers or even vanilla wafers for a different type of cookie crust.
• Instead of unsalted butter, you can use coconut oil. If you only have salted butter, make sure to cut down on extra salt in the recipe.
• You can swap out cream cheese with mascarpone cheese or mix ricotta with a splash of sour cream for a similar creamy texture.
• If peanut butter ain’t your thing or if you’re allergic, almond butter or cashew butter work great as replacements.
• For powdered sugar, you might use icing sugar or a little bit of honey, but keep in mind that it may slightly change the texture.

Pro Tips

1. Make sure your cream cheese is really softened before mixing it with the peanut butter so you don’t end up with lumpy filling that just ruins the texture.
2. When you’re crushing the Oreos, it’s ok if they’re not a perfectly fine dust – having a few chunks around adds a nice crunch and texture to your crust.
3. Press that crumb mixture into your pan real firm, otherwise it might fall apart later on when you’re trying to cut the pie.
4. If you can, chill the pie for a bit longer than 4 hours. Sometimes letting it sit overnight brings out the flavors even more and makes it easier to slice.