Description
What happens when you combine the rich, dark crunch of an Oreo crust with a fluffy, sweet, and incredibly creamy peanut butter filling? You get a dessert that is practically guaranteed to disappear at any gathering. This recipe requires almost zero baking (just a few minutes for the crust!), uses simple pantry staples, and results in a pie that tastes like it came from a gourmet bakery.
Ingredients
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For the Chocolate Cookie Crust:
- 25 Chocolate Sandwich Cookies (e.g., Oreos)
- 5 Tbsp. Salted Butter, melted
For the Creamy Peanut Butter Filling:
- 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1 (8 oz.) package Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups Powdered Sugar
- 8 oz. Whipped Topping (e.g., Cool Whip), thawed
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the cookies (filling and all) into a food processor and pulse until finely crushed.
- Mix and Press: Transfer crumbs to a bowl and stir in the melted butter until evenly moistened. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate.
- Bake and Cool: Bake the crust for 5 to 7 minutes to set. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- Create Peanut Butter Base: In a large bowl, beat the creamy peanut butter and softened cream cheese together on medium speed until completely smooth.
- Sweeten and Fluff: Reduce speed to low and gradually add the powdered sugar. Once incorporated, add the thawed whipped topping. Beat on medium speed until the filling is uniform, fluffy, and smooth.
- Fill and Chill: Pour the filling into the completely cooled crust. Spread evenly. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) before serving to allow the filling to set up.
Notes
- Crust Tip: Use the bottom of a measuring cup to press the crumbs down firmly for a compact, sturdy crust.
- No Food Processor? Place cookies in a sealed zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin until fine.
- Avoid Lumps: Ensure your cream cheese is fully softened to room temperature before mixing to avoid any lumps in your filling.
- Chill Time: Do not skip the 4-hour chilling time! This is essential for the pie to hold its shape when sliced.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Pie
- Method: No-Bake (mostly), Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
