7 Ingredient Peanut Butter Pie
What if you could make a decadent dessert with just 7 simple ingredients? This 7 Ingredient Peanut Butter Pie is creamy, rich, and surprisingly easy to prepare. Whether you're vegan or just looking for a no-bake treat, this pie delivers incredible flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Oreo Cookie Crust
- 18-20 vegan chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed 250 g
- 1/3 cup vegan butter or coconut oil, melted 80 g
Peanut Butter Pie Filling
- 24 ounces vegan cream cheese, room temperature 720 g
- 1 cup vegan heavy cream or coconut cream, room temperature 240 mL
- 1 cup organic sugar 200 g
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter, unsalted 240 g
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Optional Toppings
- Vegan chocolate ganache
- Homemade vegan peanut butter cups
- Chocolate chips
- Crushed peanuts
Instructions
- Line an 8 or 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Grease the edges lightly with cooking or coconut oil.
- Pulse Oreo cookies in a food processor until finely crushed. Add melted vegan butter and pulse until sticky. Press the mixture firmly into the pan. Freeze while preparing the filling.
- In a food processor or mixer, blend cream cheese and heavy cream until smooth. Add sugar, peanut butter, vanilla, and sea salt. Mix until fully combined.
- Pour the filling over the chilled crust. Smooth the top evenly. Freeze for 1-2 hours until set.
- If using ganache, whisk ingredients together while the pie chills.
- Carefully remove the pie from the pan by running a knife along the edges. Drizzle with ganache and add toppings like peanut butter cups or crushed Oreos.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for 3 months.
Notes
Healthier Alternatives:
- Use natural peanut butter with no added sugar or oil.
- Substitute coconut sugar or maple syrup for refined sugar.
- Opt for gluten-free cookies if needed. Serving Suggestions:
- Pair with dairy-free ice cream for extra indulgence.
- Serve with fresh berries to balance the richness.
- Enjoy with a cup of almond milk or cold brew coffee. Common Mistakes to Avoid:
- Using cold cream cheese or cream—room temperature ensures smooth blending.
- Over-processing the crust, which can make it too dense.
- Skipping the chilling step, leading to a runny filling. Storage Tips:
- Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freeze slices wrapped in parchment paper for up to 3 months.
- Thaw frozen pie in the fridge before serving.
- Use natural peanut butter with no added sugar or oil.
- Substitute coconut sugar or maple syrup for refined sugar.
- Opt for gluten-free cookies if needed. Serving Suggestions:
- Pair with dairy-free ice cream for extra indulgence.
- Serve with fresh berries to balance the richness.
- Enjoy with a cup of almond milk or cold brew coffee. Common Mistakes to Avoid:
- Using cold cream cheese or cream—room temperature ensures smooth blending.
- Over-processing the crust, which can make it too dense.
- Skipping the chilling step, leading to a runny filling. Storage Tips:
- Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freeze slices wrapped in parchment paper for up to 3 months.
- Thaw frozen pie in the fridge before serving.