Irresistible Peanut M&M Peanut Butter Pie: A No-Bake Dream with an Oreo Crunch

Prepare yourself, peanut butter enthusiasts, for a dessert experience like no other! This show-stopping Peanut M&M Peanut Butter Pie features a vibrant, crunchy crust made from crushed Oreo cookies and colorful Peanut M&M’s, forming the perfect foundation in your pie plate. This delightful base is then generously filled with a light, airy, and wonderfully rich peanut butter cheesecake-like cream, offering a melt-in-your-mouth texture that perfectly complements the crust. To finish, it’s lavishly adorned with even more Peanut M&M’s, creating a truly spectacular, colorful, and utterly delicious creation. It’s not just a pie; it’s a peanut butter lover’s ultimate dream come true, promising a symphony of flavors and textures in every single bite.

If your heart beats for the creamy, nutty goodness of peanut butter, if you’re firmly in the pro-Oreo camp, and if your devotion to Peanut M&M’s is unparalleled, then this Peanut M&M Peanut Butter Pie was crafted especially for you! This incredible dessert brings together all these beloved elements into a single, cohesive, and unbelievably tasty package. Imagine a robust cookie crust, a perfect blend of rich Oreos and crunchy Peanut M&M’s, providing a delightful textural contrast. This vibrant crust cradles a lusciously creamy peanut butter filling that’s impossibly smooth and bursting with flavor. To top it all off, the pie is sprinkled with an extra generous helping of M&M’s, ensuring that every slice is a celebratory explosion of color and taste. It truly embodies the ultimate fantasy for anyone who adores peanut butter.

The Sweet Origin of This Peanut M&M Peanut Butter Pie

The journey of this spectacular pie began for me back in 2014, when I was an active member of a wonderful culinary collective known as the Secret Recipe Club. This group had a fantastic premise: each month, participants would secretly choose and prepare a recipe from another member’s blog, then collectively unveil their delicious creations on a designated reveal day. It was an exciting and incredibly fun way to explore new recipes and connect with fellow food bloggers. This particular peanut butter pie recipe came from the talented kitchen of a blogger named Andrea. Her original creation immediately captured my imagination, and over the years, I’ve returned to it countless times, always with delightful results. The simplicity, combined with the explosive flavors, made it an instant classic in my recipe collection, proving that some recipes are simply too good to keep secret.

The Peanut Butter Pie with a Signature Peanut M&M Cookie Crust

For as long as I can remember, Peanut M&M’s have held a very special place in my heart. While all colors taste exactly the same, I confess a particular fondness for the green ones – perhaps it’s the vibrant hue that catches my eye! Incorporating M&M’s into this pie not only infuses it with a delightful candy crunch but also gives it a wonderfully fun, festive, and incredibly colorful appearance. This makes the pie incredibly versatile and easily customizable for virtually any occasion or holiday. Imagine a pie with red and green M&M’s for Christmas, pastel shades for Easter, or school colors for a graduation party – the possibilities are endless! It’s the perfect dessert to celebrate life’s special moments, bringing a burst of joy and flavor to any gathering.

The world of M&M’s has expanded dramatically over the years, moving far beyond the classic chocolate and peanut varieties. Today, you’re spoiled for choice with an astounding array of flavors, including delightful options like White Chocolate M&M’s, rich Peanut Butter M&M’s, crunchy Pretzel M&M’s, chewy Caramel M&M’s, crispy Crispy M&M’s, sophisticated Dark Chocolate M&M’s, and nutty Almond M&M’s. Seriously, the variety is so vast that I wouldn’t be surprised if three new types emerged between the moment you start reading this sentence and when you finish it! While you have the freedom to experiment with any M&M variety to make this pie your own, I genuinely adore the classic Peanut M&M’s. Their satisfying crunch and robust peanut flavor are simply perfect when paired with a creamy peanut butter pie, creating a harmonious and utterly delicious combination.

Essential Ingredients for Your Peanut M&M Peanut Butter Pie

Crafting this delightful Peanut M&M Peanut Butter Pie requires a few simple yet essential ingredients. For precise measurements and step-by-step instructions, you’ll find the complete, printable recipe card conveniently located at the bottom of this post. Here’s a closer look at what you’ll need:

• Oreo Cookies: The traditional chocolate sandwich cookies are my go-to for their rich flavor and deep color, which creates a striking contrast with the M&M’s. However, don’t hesitate to get creative! Golden Oreos could offer a wonderfully different, yet equally delicious, flavor profile. The key is to crush them finely for a consistent crust.
• Peanut M&M Candies: These provide both texture and a burst of color. While Peanut M&M’s are my favorite for this pie, feel absolutely free to customize! You could use plain M&M’s, peanut butter M&M’s for an extra PB punch, or even holiday-themed M&M’s to match the occasion. Make it your own!
• Butter: Melted butter is crucial for binding the cookie and candy crumbs into a cohesive crust. Both salted and unsalted butter will work here; if using salted, you might slightly reduce any added salt in other components, though typically it won’t make a significant difference in a dessert like this.
• Creamy Peanut Butter: For the silkiest, fluffiest filling, creamy peanut butter is the ideal choice. While natural peanut butter can be used, ensure it’s well-stirred and doesn’t separate, as excessive oil could alter the filling’s texture.
• Cream Cheese: This is what gives our “cheesecake-like” filling its wonderful tang and rich, smooth consistency. It’s essential that your cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing to prevent lumps and ensure a perfectly smooth filling. Both regular full-fat and low-fat cream cheese varieties work well.
• Whipped Topping: A tub of frozen whipped topping, like Cool Whip, thawed, provides the essential lightness and airiness to the filling. It’s a convenient ingredient that helps achieve that fluffy, mousse-like texture without the need for making homemade whipped cream, though you could certainly substitute that if preferred.
• Powdered Sugar: Also known as confectioners’ sugar, this ingredient sweetens the filling and helps create its smooth texture. Unlike granulated sugar, powdered sugar dissolves instantly, ensuring a lump-free and perfectly fine consistency for the creamy center of your pie.

How to Effortlessly Make Peanut M&M Peanut Butter Pie

One of the best features of this Peanut M&M Peanut Butter Pie is its straightforward preparation. While the crust requires a brief bake to set and achieve that perfect crunch, the luxurious filling is entirely no-bake, making this a relatively quick and easy dessert to assemble. Let’s walk through the simple steps:

To start, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Then, in the bowl of a food processor, add your Oreo cookies. Pulse them until they form fine, even crumbs. Next, add the Peanut M&M’s to the food processor and pulse just a few times, enough to break them down slightly into smaller pieces, but not so much that they turn into a powder. You want visible, colorful candy bits! Don’t you just love the vibrant, colorful crumbs that emerge? This simple step adds so much visual appeal to the crust.

Once your crumbs and M&M pieces are ready, transfer them to a medium bowl. Pour in the melted butter and mix thoroughly until all the crumbs are evenly moistened. This ensures a crust that holds together perfectly. Press this colorful mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of your pie plate. Bake the crust for about 5 minutes, just until it’s set. Even after baking, the crust retains its cheerful, colorful appearance, which is part of its charm! Allow the baked crust to cool completely while you prepare the creamy filling.

While your pie crust is cooling, it’s time to whip up the dreamy peanut butter filling. In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the creamy peanut butter and the softened cream cheese. Beat them together on medium speed until the mixture is light, fluffy, and completely smooth, with no lumps of cream cheese remaining. Next, gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until it is fully incorporated and the filling becomes even smoother and sweeter. Finally, gently fold in the thawed whipped topping. The goal here is to maintain the lightness and airiness of the whipped topping, so use a spatula and a gentle hand, folding until just combined.

Once your filling is perfectly smooth and fluffy, carefully spoon it into the cooled cookie crust. Use an offset spatula or the back of a spoon to spread the filling evenly across the crust, creating a beautiful, uniform layer. Cover the pie loosely with plastic wrap and transfer it to the refrigerator. Chilling is a crucial step for this no-bake pie, allowing the filling to set completely and firm up, which makes for clean slices and a delightful texture. I recommend chilling for at least a few hours, but for the best results, letting it chill overnight is ideal. The longer it chills, the better the flavors meld and the firmer the pie becomes.

Just before you’re ready to serve, take your beautifully chilled pie out of the fridge. This is the moment to add the finishing touch: a generous sprinkling of roughly chopped Peanut M&M’s over the top. The fresh, colorful candies not only add another layer of crunch and flavor but also make for a stunning presentation. This pie is a fantastic make-ahead dessert, perfect for entertaining. Any leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and are best enjoyed within 5 days to maintain optimal freshness and texture.

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Explore More Culinary Delights with Peanut Butter

Growing up, my perception of peanut butter was quite limited – it was primarily for classic PB&J sandwiches or for baking simple yet comforting cookies. My mom didn’t venture much into cooking with it. However, as I’ve expanded my culinary horizons, I’ve discovered that peanut butter is an incredibly versatile ingredient, far beyond just sandwiches and sweet treats. My friends, peanut butter opens up a whole new world of savory possibilities!

I absolutely love incorporating it into rich, flavorful sauces, especially for dishes like the fantastic Pad Thai Wonderpot (pictured above), where its creamy texture and nutty depth truly shine. Another savory favorite is this satisfying Thai Chicken Bowl, which benefits immensely from a zesty peanut sauce. Beyond these, you’ll find peanut butter lending its unique character to a variety of other savory recipes: try the comforting Creamy Pasta with Butternut Squash and Green Onions, the fresh and vibrant Spring Roll Bowls, or these boldly flavored Soy Seared Cod Tacos with Spicy Slaw. Each of these recipes showcases peanut butter in an unexpected and delicious savory role, proving its incredible adaptability in the kitchen.

Indulge in Our Favorite Sweet Peanut Butter Creations

While peanut butter excels in savory dishes, I must confess that baking with peanut butter remains my absolute favorite way to enjoy it! Its rich, comforting flavor and creamy texture make it a star ingredient in countless sweet treats. Here on my website, you’ll discover a treasure trove of peanut butter recipes designed to satisfy any sweet craving. From classic comforts to innovative delights, there’s something for everyone:

• Peanut Butter Fudge (pictured above): A supremely smooth and decadent fudge that melts in your mouth, packed with intense peanut butter flavor.
• Peanut Butter Puppy Chow: An addictive snack mix coated in a delightful blend of peanut butter and chocolate, perfect for parties or a cozy night in.
• Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream Cake: The ultimate frozen dessert for fans of the iconic candy, featuring layers of ice cream, peanut butter cups, and chocolate.
• Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars: A delightful combination of chewy chocolate and creamy peanut butter in a convenient bar form, ideal for lunchboxes or dessert.
• Peanut Butter Hot Cocoa: Elevate your warm beverage game with this rich, nutty twist on classic hot cocoa, perfect for chilly evenings.
• Homemade Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies: Soft, chewy peanut butter cookies topped with a classic chocolate kiss, a timeless favorite.
• 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter and Banana “Ice Cream”: A healthy, refreshing, and surprisingly creamy “nice cream” that comes together with minimal effort.
• Double Peanut Butter Muddy Buddies: An extra peanut buttery version of the beloved snack mix, featuring a double dose of nutty goodness.
• 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies: Incredibly simple to make, these classic cookies are a testament to the power of pure peanut butter flavor.
• Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles: Edible cookie dough reimagined into delightful, bite-sized truffles, coated in chocolate.
• PB&J Oatmeal Cookie Bars: A comforting blend of peanut butter and jelly flavors baked into a wholesome oatmeal bar.

For an even deeper dive into the world of peanut butter delights, you can find my entire comprehensive collection of peanut butter recipes right here. Get ready to bake, snack, and indulge!

Now that you’re armed with all the details, tips, and inspiration, it’s truly time to roll up your sleeves and make this mouthwatering Peanut M&M Peanut Butter Pie. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this easy-to-make, utterly delicious, and visually stunning dessert!

This recipe was originally posted in 2014, and it’s been lovingly updated to improve user experience and re-shared on September 4, 2025.