Peanut butter pie. Just the name conjures up images of creamy, dreamy, peanut butter goodness. For years, I thought making a peanut butter pie was some complicated, expert-level baking feat. Boy, was I wrong! This Pioneer Woman Peanut Butter Pie recipe is not only incredibly simple, but it’s also become my absolute go-to dessert for potlucks, gatherings, and even a special school breakfast treat.
Close-up of a slice of peanut butter pie with a creamy filling and Oreo crust
In fact, this recipe was originally intended for our teacher Friendsgiving breakfast – a testament to how crowd-pleasing and easy it is to whip up, even on a busy week. Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and you can bet this Pioneer Woman Peanut Butter Pie will be making another appearance. While I personally lean towards other flavors, the sheer enthusiasm this pie generates is undeniable. Unless someone has a peanut allergy, bringing this dessert is a guaranteed win.
So, what’s the secret to this unbelievably easy Pioneer Woman Peanut Butter Pie? It starts with a simple yet luscious peanut butter mixture. Grab a block of cream cheese and a cup of your favorite smooth peanut butter, and throw them into your mixer. Whip them together until they are perfectly blended and creamy. Then, add 1 and 1/4 cups of confectioner’s sugar to the mix.
Mixing cream cheese and peanut butter for the pie filling
Keep mixing until everything is smooth and you achieve that signature peanut butter cup filling consistency. Seriously, at this stage, the aroma is intoxicating, and it takes serious willpower to resist digging in with a spoon!
But resist you must, because the next step is what transforms this delicious base into a light and airy peanut butter cloud. Take a whole tub of Cool Whip (or your preferred whipped topping), add it to the peanut butter mixture, and whip it all together. Continue whipping until the filling becomes light, fluffy, and resembles a dreamy peanut butter cloud.
The texture is akin to a thick, decadent chocolate mousse, but bursting with peanut butter flavor instead. And the smell? Imagine a peanut butter factory exploded in your kitchen – pure peanut butter bliss!
Now, for what used to be the “hardest” part: the Oreo crust. Traditionally, this involves pulverizing Oreo cookies, mixing them with melted butter, and pressing the mixture into a pie plate. It’s a bit of work, but thankfully, there’s a game-changing shortcut: pre-made Oreo pie crusts! Seriously, discovering these pre-made crusts was a revelation. I will never go back to making my own crust when I can grab a ready-made one. For this pie, I simply removed the plastic cover from a pre-made Oreo crust and spooned the incredible peanut butter filling right in.
Spoonful of peanut butter pie filling being poured into a pre-made Oreo crust
At this point, you could technically stop. You would still have an amazing Pioneer Woman Peanut Butter Pie that everyone would adore. However, to elevate it even further (and because, why not?), I like to chop up some mini peanut butter cups and sprinkle them around the edges of the pie. It adds a beautiful visual touch and enhances the peanut butter flavor even more. Plus, who can resist extra peanut butter cups?
For all my fellow peanut butter lovers out there, I wholeheartedly recommend this Pioneer Woman Peanut Butter Pie recipe. My only personal additions are the peanut butter cup topping and the glorious shortcut of a store-bought Oreo crust. And for those two simple tweaks, my dessert-loving heart is eternally grateful.
You still have plenty of time to gather the few ingredients and whip up this peanut butter pie treasure. Go ahead and create your own peanut butter clouds – you won’t regret it!
Enjoy this incredibly easy and delicious recipe, and thank you for joining me at the table!
Pioneer Woman’s Peanut Butter Pie Recipe
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A creamy, dreamy, and incredibly easy peanut butter pie recipe inspired by the Pioneer Woman. Perfect for any occasion!
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Ingredients
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- 1 Cup Smooth Peanut Butter
- 1 8-Ounce Block of Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 Cups Confectioner’s Sugar
- 1 (8-ounce) Container of Cool Whip or other whipped topping, thawed
- 1 Pre-made Oreo Pie Crust (or ingredients for homemade Oreo crust: 25 Oreo Cookies & 4 Tablespoons of melted Butter)
- 10 Miniature Peanut Butter Cups, chopped (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- If making homemade Oreo crust: In a food processor, pulse 25 Oreo cookies until they are finely crushed and the cream filling is incorporated into the chocolate cookie crumbs.
- Pour 4 tablespoons of melted butter over the crushed Oreos and pulse again to combine.
- Press the Oreo mixture evenly into a pie plate to form the crust.
- Bake the crust in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes. Let it cool completely before filling. (If using a pre-made crust, skip steps 1-4).
- In a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer, combine the softened cream cheese and peanut butter. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the confectioner’s sugar and continue to beat until well combined and smooth.
- Gently fold in the entire container of Cool Whip (or whipped topping). Mix on low speed or fold gently until just combined and the mixture is light and fluffy. Be careful not to overmix.
- Spoon the peanut butter mixture evenly into the prepared Oreo pie crust.
- If desired, sprinkle chopped peanut butter cups around the edges of the pie.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow it to chill completely and set.
- Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy your delicious Pioneer Woman Peanut Butter Pie!
