The Best Vegan Peanut Butter Cup Pie

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This Vegan Peanut Butter Pie is decadent and dreamy, yet only requires 10 simple ingredients! It’s the definition of the perfect vegan dessert. Nut-free option, Gluten-free option.

This Vegan Peanut Butter Pie has an oreo crust that’s topped with a layer of smooth chocolate and a velvety peanut butter filling that’s reminiscent of a thick pudding. Like most peanut butter pies, it’s a little messy to eat, but that’s all part of the fun, no? This vegan dessert is kid and family-friendly, perfect for weekend desserts, birthday parties, potlucks, and more! Just make sure you have room in the fridge to store it in until serving.

Table of Contents
  1. What You Need for Vegan Peanut Butter Pie
  2. How to Make Vegan Peanut Butter Pie with an Oreo Crust
  3. Serving Suggestions
  4. How to Store Vegan Peanut Butter Cup Pie
  5. Recipe FAQs
  6. The Best Vegan Peanut Butter Cup Pie Recipe
Slice of peanut butter cup pie with fork cutting through it

A Dreamy, Chocolate PB Pie

This Vegan Peanut Butter Cup Pie is a winner. It’s no secret I’m a huge fan of chocolate and peanut butter over here. I’ve got PB Chocolate Chip Pancakes, Chocolate Stuffed Peanut Butter Cookies, PB Chocolate Cookies, and Vegan Peanut Butter Brownies on the blog, so making a no-bake vegan peanut butter pie with a buttery oreo crust seemed like the most logical thing to do next, right?

I sure hope you agree with me, because this vegan dessert is not one to miss.

What You Need for Vegan Peanut Butter Pie

ingredients for chocolate peanut butter pie in small bowls on kitchen countertop

Not only is this peanut butter pie my ideal dessert, it’s also made with only 10 EASY vegan ingredients! Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Peanut Butter: it’s creamy, it’s drippy, and it’s a great source of fat and protein. What’s not to love? We’ll use this nutty spread to flavor our whipped peanut butter pie filling.
  • Chocolate: we’re getting our chocolate fix in the form of Chocolate Chips AND Chopped Oreo Cookies because more chocolate is always better in my book. The Oreo Cookies are blitzed into an easy oreo pie crust, while we’ll add some melted chocolate chips both under and over the PB filling for some next-level dreaminess.
  • Maple Syrup: for some unrefined, caramel-y sweetness
  • Silken Tofu: adds volume and texture to our vegan pie filling. If the thought of adding tofu to your vegan dessert scares you, I promise you can’t taste it!
  • Lemon Juice: adds a subtle tang and helps our dairy-free dessert get more depth of flavor, and
  • Vanilla Extract: helps to add a final touch of sweetness to round out the dish!

How to Make Vegan Peanut Butter Pie with an Oreo Crust

side-by-side photos of oreo crust before baking and after being topped with melted chocolate
  1. Pulse the Oreo cookies in the food processor with a S-blade attached, then add in the coconut oil. Process until a dough ball forms. Press the crust into a tart dish, then bake. 
  2. Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave or a double broiler, then pour most of the chocolate over the Oreo cookie crust and spread evenly using a spatula. Freeze for 10 minutes to set while you prepare the vegan chocolate peanut butter pie filling. 
  3. Blend the tofu, peanut butter, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla, lemon juice, and salt in the food processor for at least 60 seconds, or until smooth and whipped in texture. Pour over the chilled pie base and spread until even and smooth. 
  4. Dollop 1 teaspoon-sized drops of the remaining chocolate mixture on top of the pie filling. Swirl the chocolate and peanut butter filling together. 
Peanut butter cup pie before and after freezing

Caitlin’s Cooking Tips

  • Use weighted measurements when possible. I strive to include weighted measurements for the most accurate baking. Using the gram measurements, particularly with the filling will ensure that your vegan peanut butter pie filling is the correct consistency and firms up properly. 
  • Avoid over pulsing the crust. It is important to combine the vegan butter and oreos well enough that they stick together, but it can be overdone. Process until a ball forms, but the mixture is still crumbly. 
  • Use refined coconut oil: extra virgin coconut oil has a rich coconut flavor, so it’s best to use refined coconut oil (which is flavorless!) to highlight the rich peanut butter flavor in this recipe.

Serving Suggestions

This vegan chocolate peanut butter pie is delicious on its own, but no one will complain if you serve it with a dollop of coconut cream, additional crushed Oreo cookies or a scoop of dairy-free ice cream. A healthy dose of indulgence is encouraged! 

And if you’re looking for more vegan pies and tarts, you’ll also love this No-Bake Chocolate Raspberry Tart, No-Bake Chocolate Peppermint Pie, No-Bake Chocolate Tart and this No-Bake Coconut Mango Tart

Peanut butter cup pie with slice taken out of it

How to Store Vegan Peanut Butter Cup Pie

Leftover pie can be kept in the fridge for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months. If freezing, make sure to cover tightly to prevent freezer burn or texture deterioration. 

If serving from frozen, place the pie in the fridge for 1-2 hours to thaw enough to slice. 

Substitution Tip

  • Oreo options: If you do not have access to name brand Oreos, no problem. Any Oreo-style cookie will work, including the Trader Joe’s chocolate sandwich cookie. 
  • Vegan butter substitution: Replace the vegan butter with equal parts refined coconut oil and 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt. 
  • Peanut butter substitutions: Try almond butter or cashew butter or for a nut-free option, use sunbutter. No matter which nut or seed butter you go with, make sure it is drippy or your PB filling may be less creamy. 
  • Refined sugar-free crust option: Blitz 3 3/4 cups puffed rice cereal, 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, 4 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup, and 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons peanut butter together in a food processor. Transfer to the tart pan and press until a crust forms. 
vegan peanut butter cup pie with slice cut out of it

Recipe FAQs

Are oreos vegan?

Oreos are accidentally vegan, meaning they do not contain any animal byproducts, but are not marketed as a vegan-friendly food. Some people do not feel comfortable eating oreos due to possible cross contamination, but if that is the case, I’ve included instructions for an oreo-free pie crust. 

Can I use a firm tofu?

The silken tofu cannot be replaced with a firmer tofu because this would change the texture of the peanut butter pie filling and make the tofu flavor much more pronounced. If you need a no-bake dessert without tofu, try my No-Bake Chocolate Almond Butter Bars.

How can I make my vegan chocolate peanut butter pie more firm?

If the refrigerator is not setting your pie to your liking, stick it in the freezer for a few hours. This will firm it up considerably.  

Enjoy! If you make this recipe and decide to share it on Facebook or Instagram, don’t forget to tag me @FromMyBowl + #FromMyBowl! I would also love it if you could leave a comment below with a recipe rating! Thank you for the support 😊 

vegan peanut butter cup pie with slice cut out of it

The Best Vegan Peanut Butter Cup Pie

4.60 from 10 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings 8 people
This Vegan Peanut Butter Pie is decadent and dreamy, yet only requires 10 simple ingredients! It’s the definition of the perfect vegan dessert. Nut-free option, Gluten-free option.

Ingredients
 
 

For the Chocolate Crust*:

For the Filling:

For the Chocolate Swirl:

Instructions

  • Prep: Preheat the oven to 350F and generously grease an 8" tart or pie pan with non-stick cooking spray; set aside. Make sure you have enough room in your fridge or freezer to be able to store the pie on a level surface.
  • Crust: Add the Oreo cookies to a food processor with a S-blade attached. Pulse a few times to get a crumbly texture, then add in the melted coconut oil. Process for 45 to 60 seconds, scraping the sides as necessary.  A uniform ball of dough that is slightly crumbly should form. Press the dough into the tart dish – I like to use a flat-bottomed glass to really pack it in. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, then set aside to let cool.
  • Chocolate Layer: Melt the chocolate using either the microwave or a double boiler (see notes). Use a spatula to spread most of the chocolate layer across the bottom of the pie dish, saving 2 to 3 tablespoons for decoration in step 5.
  • Peanut Butter Filling: In the meantime, add the tofu, peanut butter, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla, lemon juice, and salt to the food processor and process for at least 60 seconds, until the mixture is thoroughly whipped and smooth. Pour this mixture over the pie base and use a spatula to smooth out the top.
  • Chocolate Drizzle: Drizzle the remaining melted chocolate over the pie.
  • Set & Serve: Place the pie in the fridge overnight until set, or for at least 8 hours. You can also place the pie in the freezer for at least 4 hours and thaw before serving. Once set, serve as desired; leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Recipe Notes

  • Crust Substitutions: replace the vegan butter with equal parts refined coconut oil and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
  • Melting Chocolate in the Microwave: Chop the chocolate roughly into small chunks and place in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 60 seconds, then use a clean and dry spatula to stir well; continue to microwave the chocolate in 20 second intervals, pausing to stir well. Once the chocolate is 80% melted, remove from the microwave and stir with the spatula until completely melted.
  • Melting Chocolate with a Double-Boiler: Fill a sauce pan with 1-2″ of water, then place a glass bowl over the top. Bring the water to a boil over high-heat, then reduce to medium-low heat. Chop the chocolate roughly into small chunks and place in the glass bowl. Allow the heat from the bowl to melt the chocolate, using a clean and dry spatula to stir well. Continue warming the chocolate until it is 80% melted, then carefully remove the bowl from the pot. Stir with the spatula until completely melted.
  • Crust Variation: for a refined sugar-free crust, blitz 3 3/4 cups cereal, 3 tbsp cocoa powder, 4 1/2 tbsp maple syrup, and 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp peanut butter together in a food processor. Press into the pie base and proceed with the recipe as written. 
  • Peanut Butter: if your peanut butter is unsalted, use 1/2 teaspoon of salt in the PB filling instead of 1/4 teaspoon.

Nutrition

Calories: 448kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 10gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.02gSodium: 314mgPotassium: 322mgFiber: 3gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 6mg
Keyword: chocolate peanut butter pie, healthy peanut butter pie, no bake peanut butter pie, no bake pie, peanut butter pudding pie, vegan chocolate peanut butter pie, vegan peanut butter pie
Course: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

About the Author

Hey there, I’m Caitlin! I make easy-to-follow, wholesome, and budget-friendly vegan recipes that are mostly gluten-free and refined sugar-free. I’m also an avid yogi, love the great outdoors, am chocolate-obsessed, and enjoy eating almond butter straight off of the spoon.

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  1. 5 stars
    This was so delish! I made in ramekins so I could freeze for single servings. The chocolate chips on the bottom got a little too hard and were hard to get my spoon through, not sure if maybe that was the chocolate chips I used in particular so next time I think I’ll drizzle the bottom like I did the top instead of doing a solid layer. But there will for sure be a next time! The peanut butter filling is so delicious and doesn’t taste like tofu at all. The filling could even just be made by itself as a peanut butter pudding. It’s that good!!

  2. 5 stars
    My absolute favorite peanut butter chocolate pie recipe! We don’t have to tell anyone it’s dairy free because nobody can tell! It’s easily made gluten free with gluten free Oreos. I don’t have a food processor so I used a blender for the crust and the filling and it worked great! It’s pretty filling and rich so a small piece is all you need (but you may just eat two) and I love it frozen as well so it’s easy to keep leftovers!

  3. 5 stars
    Definitely the best peanut butter chocolate pie. I have made this countless times now and have gotten friends and family addicted to it (seriously)!! It has such a perfect flavor and texture. On top of all that, it’s the easiest thing to put together. Waiting for it in the fridge/freezer is the hard part haha. Thanks for a wonderful recipe!!

      1. 5 stars
        So good!!! Im addicted and love that this doesn’t have coconut cream. I made a graham cracker crust and make extra chocolate for the top. Thank you!

  4. 3 stars
    This tasted sooo sooo good! However, it completely fell apart and became super messy and crust stuck to the bottom (even after generously greasing). I followed every single step EXACTLY as pictured/typed out/even watched the reel. I made this for a party so unfortunately, I cannot serve it but I will save this in my freezer and eat as is — it’s really delicious!

    1. I’m sorry to hear that, Rachel! If you used coconut oil, was it one that’s solid at room temp? As for the sticking, it’s really hard to say as it could have been your pan, oven temperature, etc. It also could have not been fully cooled, depending on the temperature of your fridge/amount of time you let it cool, as that would definitely make this messy when cut into.

  5. Love the look of this recipe and can’t wait to make it.
    I was wondering if you use firm tofu in this recipe instead? No silken tofu available at my store 🙁

    1. You can try it out but the filling would be much thicker, I recommend using less of the firm tofu, about 10 oz, and adding a couple tbsps of water.

    2. 5 stars
      OMG this was delicious!! Made it for a potluck with vegetarians + omnivores and everyone loved it! Not difficult to make either! Definitely will make again!

    1. We have not personally tried replacing the oil but the amount should stay the same so that the crust holds well and not become too dry. For the filling, you can reduce the amount of oil to your liking.

  6. This looks absolutely fantastic! Is there anything you could sub the rice cereal for? I was wondering if oats would work.

    1. I have not tried this with oats so I cannot recommend it, but if you do give it a try I would start with around 2 cups of oats first and increase as needed, as oats are much heartier than rice cereal. I would love to hear how it turns out!

  7. hi caitlin! do you reckon I could add something like tapioca/arrowroot or even a little agar agar dissolved in boiling water if I wanted a slightly firmer texture? thank you 🙂

  8. 4 stars
    This turned out amazing. I made it for my dad’s birthday because he loves peanut butter and is trying to eat healthier. I couldn’t find the brown rice cereal at my local market so I just used Graham crackers and it worked fine.

    1. That’s awesome! How nice of you for making your dad something for his birthday (and a happy birthday to him)!

  9. 5 stars
    This recipe is so delicious and simple! I made it for family that normally eats dairy and they really enjoyed this! It is quite chocolate-y and rich, so you must like chocolate if you’re going to truly enjoy this! I froze the pie for 5-6 hours before thawing to enjoy. The tofu is not detectable at all (I used Smucker’s Natural Creamy Peanut Butter for reference). Believe me, I’ve tried too many recipes where they say the tofu can’t be tasted when it really can be, but this is not one of those! I will definitely be making this again!

  10. 4 stars
    This is absolutely delicious but I will say it’s more of a mousse crumble rather than a pie. The filling didn’t firm up too much in the fridge (even after a day) so it all kinda just fell apart when I tried to get some out. But honestly I don’t care that much cause it’s just for me and my bf hahaha. It’s still absolutely delicious though and I love how few ingredients it has. Thanks for the recipe!

    1. It should definitely set! But glad you guys liked it regardless and if you make it again but feel like it’s still too loose you could always put it in the freezer for a bit!

  11. Hi Caitlin! happy belated bday!
    I just made this pie and for some reason… the tofu taste came through A LOT. It looks beautiful and the puffed rice crust was such a great idea! I usually love every recipe I’ve made by you and appreciate your taste buds… but this just didn’t work for me 🙁
    I wish I went with a cashew base instead. Any ideas why I’m getting way more unflavored tofu taste than peanut butter and chocolate? It seems to over power those strong flavors somehow. Can you also taste the tofu strongly? Appreciate all you do stay well! ☺️