Description
Dreamy, creamy, and no-bake – this Old-Fashioned Amish Peanut Butter Dream Pie is the ultimate nostalgic dessert. With a rich peanut butter and cream cheese filling, a crunchy graham cracker crust, and a cloud of whipped topping, it’s perfect for potlucks, holidays, or just because. Ideal for peanut butter lovers seeking an easy dessert idea or those looking for quick make-ahead food ideas for gatherings. Great for warm weather when oven-free recipes are a must!
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup powdered sugar
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
8 ounces whipped topping (like Cool Whip), divided
1/2 cup chocolate chips or peanut butter chips (optional)
Instructions
1. Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well mixed. Press into a 9-inch pie dish and refrigerate while preparing filling.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat peanut butter, powdered sugar, and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
3. Gently fold in half of the whipped topping until incorporated.
4. Spread peanut butter filling over the chilled crust evenly.
5. Top with the remaining whipped topping, smoothing out the top.
6. Melt chocolate chips or peanut butter chips and drizzle over the top layer. Optionally, garnish with crushed peanuts or additional crumbs.
7. Chill the pie for at least 4 hours (or overnight) until fully set.
8. Slice and serve chilled. Wipe knife between cuts for clean slices.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, simply swap in gluten-free graham crackers.
Let the cream cheese soften at room temperature for easy blending.
Use stabilized whipped cream if substituting for Cool Whip to ensure it holds up.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Amish-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg