Peanut Butter Pie
Peanut Butter Pie is the ultimate dessert for anyone who loves the nutty-sweet flavor of peanut butter. Imagine a pie with layers of creamy vanilla pudding, sweet peanut butter crumbles, and fluffy Cool Whip, all nestled in a buttery crust. It’s so good, you’ll want to grab a fork and eat the whole thing!
This simple pie is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re showing off your dessert skills at a party or just treating yourself to something special. Bonus: it’s super easy to make! With just a few simple steps, you can whip up a dessert that everyone will rave about.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Perfect for PB Fans: If you love peanut butter, this is your pie.
- Crowd Favorite: From the homemade pudding to the crumbly peanut butter topping, this pie is a guaranteed hit.
- Easy Enough for Kids: It’s so simple that even the kids can help make it!
Ingredients
The full printable recipe card with measurements and instructions is found at the bottom of the post.
- 9-inch Pie Shell: Save time with a store-bought crust or make your own if you’re feeling ambitious!
- Sugar: Sweetens the homemade vanilla pudding for that perfect creamy layer.
- Cornstarch: Helps thicken the pudding so it’s just the right texture.
- Eggs: Binds the pudding together.
- Milk: Makes the pudding rich and creamy.
- Vanilla Extract: Adds a warm, sweet flavor to the pudding.
- Peanut Butter: The star of the show! Combined with powdered sugar for the crumbly layers.
- Powdered Sugar: Sweetens the peanut butter mixture and gives it a crumbly texture.
- Cool Whip: A fluffy, sweet topping that pulls all the layers together. You can also make your own stabilized whipped cream.
How to Make Peanut Butter Pie
Follow along on how to make peanut butter pie.
- Step One: Add sugar and cornstarch to a saucepan. Whisk together eggs and milk and add to saucepan. Heat over medium high, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat. Add vanilla extract. Let cool.
- Step Two: In a large bowl, stir together powdered sugar and peanut butter until crumbly.
- Step Three: Place ½ of crumbs into pie shell. Pour vanilla pudding over top. Cover with Cool Whip. Sprinkle remaining crumbs on top.
- Step Four: Place in the fridge to cool until set, about 3 hours.
What to Serve with It
This pie is amazing on its own, but if you want to round out your dessert table, try serving it alongside:
- Millionaire Pie
- Pecan Pie Cheesecake
- No-Bake Creamsicle Pie
- Kool Aid Pie
- Chess Pie
- Peanut Butter Bars
- Black Bottom Banana Cream Pie
- Sugar Pie
- Strawberry Cream Pie
- Impossible Pie
Variations and Substitutions
- Chocolate Crust: Swap the regular crust for a chocolate cookie crust for a Reese’s-style treat.
- Extra Toppings: Add mini peanut butter cups, Reese’s Pieces, or a drizzle of melted chocolate on top.
- Heavy Cream for Pudding: Use heavy cream instead of milk for an extra-rich pudding layer.
Storage Instructions
- Fridge: Cover the pie and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: This pie freezes well! Wrap it tightly and freeze for up to 6 months. Thaw in the fridge before serving.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- Perfect Crumbs: Use an electric mixer to make the peanut butter and powdered sugar mixture—it should look like large crumbs.
- Pudding Perfection: Stir the pudding constantly while cooking to avoid burning or scalding.
- Decorate It!: Be creative with toppings like whipped cream swirls, chocolate drizzle, or chopped candy.
What Kind of Peanut Butter Should I Use?
Go for creamy peanut butter for the best texture. Natural peanut butter works too, but make sure it’s mixed well before using.
Peanut Butter Recipes
- Cabbage & Peanut Butter Chicken Stir-fry
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Whoopie Pies
- Marshmallow Bars
- Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies
- Reese Coffee Milkshake
- Mini Peanut Butter Cheesecakes with Chocolate Peanut Butter Sauce
- No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls
- Reese Lava Cake
- Reese Ice Cream
- Reese Pie
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Ingredients
- 1 9-inch pie shell baked
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 cups Cool Whip
Instructions
- Add sugar and cornstarch to a saucepan. Whisk together eggs and milk and add to saucepan. Heat over medium high, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat. Add vanilla extract. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, stir together powdered sugar and peanut butter until crumbly.
- Place ½ of crumbs into pie shell. Pour vanilla pudding over top. Cover with Cool Whip. Sprinkle remaining crumbs on top.
- Place in the fridge to cool until set, about 3 hours.
Nutrition
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Didn’t see anything in the recipe where it said a package of vanilla pudding??
It’s made with the homemade vanilla pudding (step 1). No package.