Butterfinger Pie with Peanut Butter Recipe
This Butterfinger Peanut Butter Pie is a luscious no-bake dessert featuring a creamy peanut butter and cream cheese filling with whipped topping, set on a buttery graham cracker crust, and loaded with crunchy, crushed Butterfinger candy bars throughout and on top. Perfect for parties or an indulgent treat, it blends creamy, sweet, and crunchy textures in every bite.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 4 Butterfinger candy bars (2.1 oz each), crushed (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until evenly moistened. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Place the crust in the refrigerator to chill while you make the filling.
- Make the filling: In a large bowl, beat the peanut butter and softened cream cheese together until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes using an electric mixer. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and continue mixing for another 1-2 minutes until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Fold in whipped topping: Gently fold the whipped topping into the peanut butter mixture, taking care not to overmix, until just combined to maintain a light texture.
- Add Butterfinger pieces: Crush 3 Butterfinger bars finely and fold them into the peanut butter filling, distributing evenly.
- Assemble the pie: Pour the filling evenly into the prepared crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Add topping: Crush the remaining Butterfinger bar and sprinkle it uniformly over the top of the pie for extra crunch and decorative appeal.
- Chill: Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to allow it to set properly.
- Serve: When ready, slice the chilled pie and enjoy. For cleaner slices, dip your knife in hot water and wipe it dry before each cut.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- To crush Butterfingers easily, place them in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin.
- Use a piping bag to add whipped cream swirls along the edge before applying extra Butterfinger pieces for an elevated presentation.
- This pie can be made up to 2 days in advance; keep covered in the refrigerator.
- For clean slicing, warm and dry your knife between cuts to prevent sticking.
- High-quality peanut butter enhances the flavor significantly.
Keywords: Butterfinger Pie with Peanut Butter, no-bake pie, peanut butter dessert, Butterfinger candy dessert, creamy peanut butter pie
