Easy Peanut Butter Dessert Recipes
Why spend a fortune on desserts when you can make 7 Easy & Delicious No Bake Peanut Butter Dessert Recipes right at home? These quick and delicious treats deliver rich, bakery-quality flavor with simple ingredients—grab some peanut butter and start mixing up something sweet today!
Why spend a fortune at the bakery when you can make easy, irresistible peanut butter desserts right at home—no oven required? This collection of 8 Easy Peanut Butter Dessert Recipes is perfect for busy days, tight budgets, and anyone who loves rich, creamy peanut butter treats. Each recipe is simple to make, uses everyday ingredients, and delivers that indulgent, bakery-quality flavor without the hassle or high price tag.
Inside this post, you’ll find a mouthwatering mix of classics and crowd-pleasers, including homemade peanut butter cups, peanut butter balls, and a decadent No-Bake Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake that looks impressive but couldn’t be easier. Craving something quick? Try the 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge or 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Candy—perfect for last-minute desserts or sweet cravings. There’s also peanut butter cookie dough, a creamy no-bake peanut butter pie, and rich no-bake fudge cookies with peanut butter that come together in minutes.
Whether you’re making desserts for holidays, potlucks, or just a cozy night at home, these recipes prove that homemade can be easy, affordable, and incredibly delicious. Grab a jar of peanut butter and start mixing—your sweet tooth will thank you!
Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
Ingredients
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 cup peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate candy wafers or almond bark
Instructions
- Cream the butter.
- Add the peanut butter, powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Place the chocolate in a microwave safe dish and melt.
- Microwave until melted, stirring frequently.
- Pour a small amount of melted chocolate in the bottom of paper holders.
- Place the filling inside.
- Pour more chocolate on top until the filling is covered.
- Let the chocolate harden before serving. Makes 2 dozen.
Notes
Easy Variation: Peanut Butter Balls
- Shape peanut butter into small 1 1/2 inch balls.
- Dip the peanut butter balls into chocolate and place them on wax paper to harden.
Peanut Butter Ball Variations:
- Rice Krispie Peanut Butter Balls– Add 4 cups Rice Krispies
- Graham Cracker– add 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- Almond- Use almond butter instead of peanut butter
Another Fun Variation: Giant Peanut Butter Cup!
If you are having a hard time finding a gift for that teenage boy or a certain man in your life, make one of these homemade peanut butter cups in a pie pan and give him a giant one as his gift.
Instead of making them in small paper holders:
- line a pie pan with foil, plastic wrap or wax paper.
- Then spread half of the melted chocolate over the bottom of the pie pan.
- Freeze in the freezer for 3-5 minutes until the chocolate is partially set up.
- Spread the peanut butter filling over the chocolate.
- If necessary, re-melt the remaining chocolate as above, stirring frequently.
- Pour the remaining melted chocolate over the peanut butter filling and spread evenly over the top.
- Freeze for one minute or a little longer to make the chocolate set.
Once it is firm, you can remove it from the foil, plastic or wax paper. Then wrap in foil or plastic wrap and decorate any way you like for a gift. I have frequently made these for hard to buy for guys, especially teenagers and they have all absolutely loved the giant peanut butter cup!
Cream Cheese Peanut Butter Balls
This cream cheese peanut butter balls recipe makes the perfect no-bake treat! Smooth, creamy peanut butter, tangy cream cheese, and your favorite toppings make a rich, melt-in-your-mouth treat that’s irresistible! Perfect for parties, holidays, or a quick snack to keep in the fridge.
Ingredients
1 cup creamy peanut butter
6 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and peanut butter together until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the powdered sugar gradually, mixing on low speed until combined. Then increase to medium-high speed and beat until light and fluffy.
- Cover and refrigerate the mixture for 1 hour to firm up slightly.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly grease your hands with cooking spray.
- Using a small cookie scoop, shape the mixture into bite-sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Chill for about 4 hours, or until firm.
- Roll in your favorite toppings (such as crushed nuts, coconut, or sprinkles) or dip in melted chocolate.
- Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
These cream cheese peanut butter balls make a perfect no-bake treat for holidays, parties, or anytime you want something sweet and simple!
No Bake Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake
This no-bake Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake recipe makes a rich, ultra-creamy cheesecake, loaded with peanut butter cup goodness—yet it’s incredibly easy to make with no oven required. Every bite tastes like a decadent, bakery-quality dessert, perfect for special occasions or an effortless crowd-pleaser at home.
- Yield: 1 cheesecake (springform pan)
Ingredients
1 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter (not the natural kind)
1 tub whipped topping or 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
Topping
Instructions
- Prepare a homemade chocolate or graham cracker crust in a springform pan, or use a store-bought crust.*
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, peanut butter, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully combined.
- Fold in the 20 chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups listed in the filling ingredients.
- Scoop the cheesecake filling into the prepared pie crust and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until fully set.
- Before serving, drizzle the hot fudge over the top.
- Sprinkle the remaining chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (the 15 chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups from the topping ingredients) over the cheesecake.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
*If using a store bought pie crust, make only a 1/2 batch of the pie filling.
(This recipe was inspired by and adapted from an original recipe on LiveLoveAndSugar.com )
3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe
Ingredients
3 cups white chocolate chips (or peanut butter chips)
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
2 Tbsp. peanut butter
butter (optional)
Instructions
- Place parchment paper in an 8×8 inch baking pan and spray with cooking spray or grease with butter.
- Pour white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk into a microwave safe bowl.
- Melt in 30 second increments. Stir after each 30 seconds.
- When melted, stir in butter, if desired, for a creamier texture.
- Stir in peanut butter.
- Pour into the baking pan.
- Let cool in the fridge and then cut into pieces.
Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Recipe
Ingredients
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
dash of salt
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 Tbsp. sugar
3 Tbsp. brown sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 Tbsp. milk
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup chocolate chips, optional
Instructions
- Add the salt to the flour; Whisk to combine.
- In a separate bowl, combine butter, sugar, and brown sugar.
- Mix in vanilla extract, milk and peanut butter.
- Add dry ingredients and chocolate chips.
- Mix until only streaks of flour remain.
No Bake Peanut Butter Pie Recipe
- Yield: 1 pie
Ingredients
Crust*:
20 Oreo cookies, crushed
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
Filling:
1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup peanut butter
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 (8 oz.) container whipped topping
Instructions
- Mix crust ingredients.
- Press into a 9×13 inch pan or deep dish pie plate.
- Beat cream cheese, peanut butter and powdered sugar.
- Fold in whipped topping.
- Pour into crust and spread.
- Chill for at least 3 hours. You can freeze, but thaw before serving.
Notes
*You can use store bought crust if you prefer (but the homemade tastes better).
Variations:
- You can add less peanut butter if the flavor is overpowering.
- Use a graham cracker crust for a less rich dessert.
- Try making a pretzel crust for a sweet-and-salty twist.
- Add a Layer of Chocolate: For an extra decadent treat, consider adding a layer of melted chocolate over the crust before adding the peanut butter filling. Simply melt some chocolate chips and spread them over the crust, then refrigerate until set before adding the filling.
- Add chopped peanuts or walnuts to the filling.
- Spread more whipped cream over the top of the peanut butter filling.
- Sprinkle mini chocolate chips or chocolate shavings on top.
- If desired, add chopped peanuts, walnuts or peanut butter cups for extra garnish.
- Drizzle with chocolate ice cream topping.
- Leave out the peanut butter altogether and add a couple tablespoons of cocoa. Then serve with fresh fruit like strawberries, raspberries or bananas.
- Add chocolate chips along with the peanut butter.
- Leave out the peanut butter and just use chocolate chips, sprinkles or crushed candies.
- Peanut Butter Banana Pie: Layer sliced bananas over the crust before adding the peanut butter filling. The bananas add a fresh, fruity contrast to the rich peanut butter.
- Nutella Swirl Peanut Butter Pie: Swirl in 1/2 cup of Nutella into the peanut butter filling for a delightful chocolate-hazelnut twist.
- Salted Caramel Peanut Butter Pie: Drizzle salted caramel sauce over the top of the pie before chilling. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt for an irresistible sweet-and-salty combination.
No Bake Fudge Cookies Recipe
This no bake fudge cookies recipe is rich and amazingly delicious! These fudge cookies are easy to make in just a few minutes and it’s so simple that older kids can make it themselves! If you’re not a fan of peanut butter, you can leave it out and they are just as wonderful!
Ingredients
1/2 cup milk
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla
3 cups oatmeal
1/2 cup nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Before you start, cut about a 20 inch piece of wax paper. Lay it on the counter. This serves as something to drop the cookies on.
- In a saucepan, mix milk, sugar, cocoa, and butter.
- Bring to a boil.
- Boil 1 minute. (For high altitude, let them cook 30 seconds to a minute longer.)
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in peanut butter, vanilla, and nuts.
- Mix until peanut butter is mixed in.
- Add oatmeal.
- Drop by spoonfuls on the wax paper.
- Let cool until set.
3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Candy
This 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Candy recipe is incredibly easy to make—just melt, mix, and mold for a quick homemade treat. Rich, creamy, and chocolatey, it tastes like a special candy-shop indulgence with almost no effort at all. Perfect for any peanut butter lover!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Add the peanut butter, chocolate chips, and white chocolate almond bark to a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring well between each, until fully melted and smooth.
- Spoon or pipe the mixture into silicone candy molds.
- Gently tap the molds on the counter to release any air bubbles.
- Let the candy harden at room temperature, or for faster setting, place the molds on a baking sheet and freeze until firm.
- Once the candies are fully hardened, remove them from the molds and place on a wire rack set over parchment paper.
- Spoon a small amount of melted chocolate over the top of each candy.
- Add sprinkles while the chocolate is still wet.
- Allow the chocolate to fully set before serving or storing.
Notes
- This recipe is a great way to use leftover chocolate.
- Store candies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for best texture.
- These make great gifts, party treats, or freezer snacks!
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