Description
This Butterfinger Pie is a luscious no-bake dessert combining creamy peanut butter, smooth cream cheese, and crushed fun-sized Butterfinger bars for a crunchy, sweet surprise in every bite. Set in a chocolate cookie crust and topped with whipped topping and extra Butterfinger pieces, it’s a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 (12.5-ounce) bag fun-sized Butterfinger bars, crushed (reserve 2 bars for topping)
- 1 (8-ounce) container Cool Whip, thawed
Crust
- 1 store-bought Oreo or chocolate graham cracker crust
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: Place cream cheese and peanut butter in a large mixing bowl. Add vanilla extract and beat with an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Sweetener: Beat in the powdered sugar gradually until fully incorporated and the mixture maintains a smooth texture.
- Incorporate Butterfinger Bars: Gently fold in the crushed Butterfinger bars into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring an even distribution without overmixing to maintain crunch.
- Fold in Cool Whip: Carefully fold the thawed Cool Whip into the mixture to keep the filling light and fluffy.
- Assemble the Pie: Spread the creamy filling evenly into the prepared store-bought crust. Sprinkle the reserved crushed Butterfinger bars evenly on top as a decorative and crunchy garnish.
- Chill: Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours to allow it to set properly before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps and promote smooth mixing.
- Use an electric mixer for best texture, but folding by hand works if done gently.
- This pie is best served chilled and is ideal for make-ahead desserts.
- For a gluten-free version, select a gluten-free cookie crust and verify Butterfinger bars’ ingredients.
- Store leftover pie covered in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days for best freshness.
Keywords: Butterfinger Pie, no-bake pie, peanut butter dessert, easy pie recipe, chocolate crust pie, creamy pie, holiday dessert