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This mini peanut butter pie is a rich and creamy dessert made with a buttery graham cracker crust and a smooth peanut butter filling. It’s easy to make, perfectly portioned, and full of bold, peanut butter flavor in every bite.

A small peanut butter pie in a blue bowl topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Creamy Texture: The filling is smooth, fluffy, and full of peanut butter flavor.
  • Flexible Crust Options: Bake it for a crisp crust or skip the oven for a softer, no-bake version.
  • Rich and Satisfying: Made with peanut butter and cream cheese for a bold, creamy bite.
  • Perfectly Portioned: Ideal for one, but easy to double if you’d like to share.

What I love most about this little peanut butter pie is how easy it is to make with just a few simple ingredients, yet it tastes like something truly special. It’s the kind of dessert that feels like a treat without any fuss. No complicated steps, no long ingredient list, just pure peanut butter goodness in every bite.

This small pie is rich, creamy, and completely satisfying. I make it whenever I want something sweet but don’t want to bake a full pie. It comes together quickly, chills while you go about your day, and rewards you with the most delicious, peanut buttery dessert that always hits the spot.

Looking for more easy peanut butter desserts, try our small batch peanut butter fudge, small batch buckeyes, small batch peanut butter bars, and small batch peanut butter balls.

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Ingredients

If you have any ingredients leftover from this small peanut butter pie recipe, check out our Leftover Ingredients Recipe Finder.

Recipe Variations

Want to change things up? Try one of these simple ways to customize your indivudual peanut butter pie:

  • Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups: Chop and sprinkle on top before or after chilling.
  • Candy or Cookie Mix-Ins: Stir crushed cookies or chopped chocolate candy into the filling for extra texture.
  • PB&J Version: Spread a thin layer of refrigerator jam over the crust before adding the filling.
  • S’mores Style: Use a chocolate crust and top the pie with mini marshmallows and chocolate chips. Finish with a drizzle of melted chocolate or peanut butter just before serving for a fun, s’mores-inspired finish.

How To Make A Peanut Butter Pie

These step-by-step photos and instructions help you visualize how to make a single serving peanut butter pie. See the recipe box below for ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions.

  1. Make the Crust (use either method)
  • Food Processor: Pulse graham crackers until finely crushed.
  • By Hand: Place crackers in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin.
graham crackers in a zip lock bag next to a rolling pin on a table.
  • Combine the crushed crackers with melted butter.
Graham cracker crumbs in a bowl with a spoon.
  • Spoon the mixture into a small ramekin and press it firmly into the bottom using the back of a spoon or the base of a glass.
graham crackers mixed with melted butter in a large mixing bowl.
  • Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 8–10 minutes. Set aside to cool.

2. Prepare the Filling

  • In a small bowl, whip 1/4 cup (60 ml) cream with 1/2 teaspoon sugar using a hand mixer until stiff peaks form. Yields about 1/3 cup.
making homemade whipped cream.
  • In a separate bowl, mix peanut butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar until smooth.
  • Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture.
  • Spoon the filling over the cooled crust in the ramekin.
a small peanut butter pie with a spoon on the side of the dish.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Expert Tips

Read through the full recipe, including the Ingredient Notes and step-by-step photos, before starting. Everything you need to make a perfect peanut butter pie is right here in the post.

  • Crust Options: Graham crackers are great, but you can also use digestive biscuits, vanilla wafers, or other cookies you like.
  • Baking the Crust: Baking adds a crisp texture, but you can skip this step for a no-bake version.
  • Topping Ideas: Add homemade whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or crushed peanuts for extra flair – optional but delicious.
  • Chocolate Version: Drizzle melted chocolate over the filling before chilling to turn this into a chocolate peanut butter pie.
Peanut butter pie filling on a spoon with the crust showing on the bottom of the dish.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does this peanut butter pie need to chill?

Chill for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to set properly.

Can I double the recipe?

Yes, it doubles well. Just use a 5×5 inch dish or divide it between two 10 ounce ramekins.

How should I store leftover peanut butter pie?

Cover and refrigerate. It will stay fresh for 2 to 3 days.

Ways To Use Leftover Ingredients

If you have any ingredients leftover from this recipe, check out our Leftover Ingredients Recipe Finder or you might like to consider using them in any of these single serving and small batch recipes:

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Mini Peanut Butter Pie

4.60 from 10 votes
By: Joanie Zisk
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 8 minutes
Chill: 2 hours
Total: 2 hours 23 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
This single serving peanut butter pie features a buttery graham cracker crust filled with a smooth, fluffy peanut butter and cream cheese filling. Lightly sweet and perfectly rich.

Equipment

Ingredients 
 

For the Crust

  • ¼ cup graham cracker crumbs (2 large sheets of graham crackers, or use digestive biscuits, shortbread cookies, chocolate or vanilla wafers)
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter -melted

For the Filling

  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 2 ounces cream cheese -softened to room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • Optional toppings: shaved chocolate, chopped peanuts, whipped cream
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Instructions 

Make the Crust

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
  • In a small bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter.
  • Lightly grease a 10-ounce ramekin or similar-sized dish. Add the crumb mixture and press it evenly into the bottom using your fingers, the back of a spoon, or a flat-bottomed glass.
  • Bake for 8–10 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool completely.

Make the Filling

  • In a small bowl, whip cream and sugar with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, beat together peanut butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar until smooth.
  • Fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until fully combined.
  • Spoon the filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Read through the full recipe, including the Ingredient Notes and step-by-step photos, before starting. Everything you need to make a perfect peanut butter pie is right here in the post.
  • Crust Options: Graham crackers are great, but you can also use digestive biscuits, vanilla wafers, or other cookies you like.
  • Baking the Crust: Baking adds a crisp texture, but you can skip this step for a no-bake version.
  • Topping Ideas: Add whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or crushed peanuts for extra flair – optional but delicious.
  • Chocolate Version: Drizzle melted chocolate over the filling before chilling to turn this into a chocolate peanut butter pie.
 
If doubling the recipe, use either two 10-ounce ramekins or one 5×5 inch dish or a 4×6 inch dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 886kcal, Carbohydrates: 63g, Protein: 18g, Fat: 79g, Saturated Fat: 37g, Cholesterol: 174mg, Sodium: 664mg, Potassium: 472mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 44g, Vitamin A: 1986IU, Calcium: 131mg, Iron: 2mg

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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12 Comments

  1. Sharon says:

    You could probably swap the whipping cream for cool whip. It probably would be good right,?

    1. Joanie Zisk says:

      Yes, you should be able to swap the whipping cream for Cool Whip. Since Cool Whip is already sweetened, Iโ€™d recommend reducing or eliminating the added sugar to keep the pie from being too sweet. It should work just fine!

  2. Sue says:

    This is exactly like the peanut butter pie my grandmother made. Only difference is she used chocolate wafer cookies (not Oreos) for the crust. And yes, she drizzled hot fudge sauce over the top. So cool to find an individual version!

    1. Joanie Zisk says:

      I’m so happy this peanut butter pie recipe brings back happy memories. Thank you.

  3. Sadie says:

    Delicious! The filling is light and creamy and not too rich or sweet. I made 4X the crust for an 8″ tart pan and 2X the filling, adding vanilla and a pinch of salt to the filling.

  4. J. Hegyi says:

    Terrific recipe.

  5. Janet selinka says:

    It is hot here, so I donโ€™t have to turn my oven on Can I microwave the crust and how long ? TY

    1. Joanie Zisk says:

      Hi Janet, you don’t even have to bake or microwave the crust at all. Baking the crust just “sets” the crust. You can just make the crust with the cookie crumbs and butter and press it into the bottom of your dish and don’t bake it. Continue with the pie filling and chill.

  6. Marilyn says:

    I can not believe your calorie count on this. Truly, it doesn’t seem possible. Can you recheck your calculations? Please.

    1. Joanie Zisk says:

      Hi Marilyn,

      The calorie count is correct.

  7. Kristen says:

    This looks so good, Joanie! Definitely one I’m going to make ASAP!

    1. Joanie Zisk says:

      Thank you, Kristen! It’s absolutely delicious and so easy to make, I hope you do get to try it.

      Have a wonderful weekend!
      Joanie