Mini Peanut Butter Pies are sinfully rich. They have a peanut butter cheesecake filling on top of a chocolatey crust that is just downright delicious. This recipe is surprisingly easy to make, but will make you feel like you are indulging in the most luxurious dessert.
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These tasty Mini Peanut Butter Pies are perfectly baked in individual portions.
They are so rich and creamy that every bite is a heavenly treat.
They look gourmet, but the decadent crust only takes 10 minutes to bake and the filling is no-bake making it an effortless recipe.
If you love chocolate and peanut butter together, then you’ll really enjoy this miniature take on a classic recipe.
If you really enjoy mini desserts, then check out Mini Chocolate Cream pies and Mini Pecan Pies. They are also really cute and super tasty.
Why This Recipe Works
This recipe is really easy to prepare. It’s so easy that kids can help make them!
Chocolate and peanut butter is everyone’s favorite flavor combination, and this classic recipe shows it off perfectly. The crust is made with Oreo crumbs to give it even more of the sweet chocolate and peanut butter flavor that you enjoy.
Since this recipe makes individual portions, it’s perfect for entertaining, parties, and holidays.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Ingredients
Chocolate Crust
- 2 cups Oreo cookie crumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
Peanut Butter Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
The entire recipe and instructions can also be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can also print the recipe from the card, if needed.
Prep!
Set the cream cheese out about an hour before you begin to allow it time to come to room temperature and soften.
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Create!
Combine the Oreo cookie crumbs and butter, mix well.
Press into the bottom of a mini cheesecake pan or a muffin pan (use paper liners if using a muffin pan.).
Bake for 10 minutes.
While the crusts are baking, prepare the filling.
In a medium mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth. Slowly mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Set aside.
In a small mixing bowl, whip heavy cream just until stiff peaks form. Do not over whip.
Fold together peanut butter mixture and heavy whipping cream until just incorporated.
Spoon peanut butter mixture onto the Oreo cookie crust, filling each cup all the way.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or freeze for 3 hours.
Present!
Garnish with chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, chocolate syrup, melted peanut butter and/or whipped cream.
Serve chilled.
Tips and Techniques
- If using a muffin tin, line each one with a paper or foil liner so that you can easily remove the mini pies.
- You can also use the filling portion of this recipe in a pre-made pie crust for an entirely no-bake peanut butter pie.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within 3 days.
FAQ’s
Can You Freeze Peanut Butter Pie?
Yes. Peanut butter pie can be kept frozen for up to 3 months. Allow the pie to thaw in the refrigerator prior to serving.
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Mini Peanut Butter Pies
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 cups Oreo cookie crumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
Chocolate Crust
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Combine Oreo cookie crumbs and butter, mix well. Press into the bottom of a mini cheesecake pan or a muffin pan (use paper liners if using a muffin pan.). Bake for 10 minutes.2 cups Oreo cookie crumbs, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Peanut Butter Filling
- Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth. Slowly mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Set aside.8 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- In a small mixing bowl, whip heavy cream just until stiff peaks form. Do not over whip.1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Fold together peanut butter mixture and heavy whipping cream until just incorporated.
- Spoon peanut butter mixture onto the Oreo cookie crust, filling each cup all the way.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or freeze for 3 hours.
- Garnish with chopped Reese’s, chocolate syrup, melted peanut butter and/or whipped cream.
Notes
Tips and Techniques
- If using a muffin tin, line each one with a paper or foil liner so that you can easily remove the mini pies.
- You can also use the filling portion of this recipe in a pre-made pie crust for an entirely no-bake peanut butter pie.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within 3 days.
Janine says
Can you use a 9×13 pan and cut pieces?
Lauren Vavala Harris says
Hi Janine,
I don’t see why you couldn’t make this recipe in a pan, but a 9×13 might make it so the peanut butter layer is a little thin. I haven’t tried it so I can say for sure. You’d also want to be sure the filling stays chilled so you can cut through it easier. If you try it, let us know how it worked out for you!!
– Lauren
Janine says
It didn’t go well. The cookie crumbs burnt. I started over followed your instructions and they were perfect! Thank you!
Chrissy says
Can I use cool whip instead of making the heavy whipping cream mix or is not the same consistency?
Lauren Vavala Harris says
Hi Chrissy,
The issue with using Cool Whip is going to be that there is sugar in it, plus a bunch of other “stuff” you don’t need for this recipe. Will it work? Probably, but I haven’t used it to know for sure. My best guess is that it may just make the pies sweeter.
Hope this helps a little,
Lauren
Chrissy says
Thank you for the reply back, I went ahead and just bought heavy cream since these will be for my husband’s birthday. I plan on making them Friday and will let you know how they come out and if he loves them.
Linda says
I have to make a large amount of these. Does anyone know many 1.5 inch pies this recipe makes?
Moop Brown says
I love anything with peanut putter and these pies look like such a decadent and tasty treat.
Dennis says
I made these for my wifes book club and got two marriage proposals…lol. They were delicious!
Erin says
This tasted just like my grandpa’s peanut butter pie! I’m amazed. Thank you so much for this slice of childhood memories!
Tristin says
These were so delicious that I brought a batch to a baby shower! They flew off the dessert table!
Nicole says
I’m a sucker for anything with peanut butter, and these really fit the bill. Loving that they are in smaller servings making them perfect for potlucks and parties.
Ksenia says
These guys were so cute and the batter so yummy, I can’t wait to have them once they cool! I am seriously salivating just looking at them.
Elaine says
These are too cute not to try them LOL Although I may have one tiny problem – I won’t be able to stop devouring these pies! 🙂
Kathryn says
These are the very best little pies! They are adorable, perfect sized and we love the peanut butter chocolate combo!
Amanda Dixon says
We had some friends over for a small dinner party last weekend, and I made these for dessert. Loved them! The peanut butter filling was so decadent and perfectly creamy. Huge hit with everyone.
Gloria says
The perfect dessert for parties. Great for dessert buffets. Always a hit with guests and family.