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This pie. Wow.
When I was brainstorming birthday cake recipes to make for Kevin’s birthday, I got a brainfreeze. It may OR may not have been from the orange creamsicle I was inhaling, but I’m pretty sure it was because I was SO overwhelmed with all the sprinkle-y, chocolate buttercream-y, and death-by-chocolate thoughts swirling in my head.
I threw up my hands and asked friends on my Facebook what I should make. I got so many wonderful ideas, so thank you for sending them in!
Lucky for my tastebuds, Kevin loves peanut butter & chocolate as much as I do, so I knew his birthday treat HAD to involve the mighty duo. Since I have no patience for baking up a fancy schmancy layered birthday cake on a weeknight, a no-bake treat was definitely top priority here.
AND I love a skinny dessert as much as the next girl!
So back to my first words. Wow, this pie.
Using some healthier alternatives, I made one home run pie that I honestly think will be demanded at each and every birthday going forward. And on holidays. And well, probably on a regular basis. And I’m more than OK with that.
Fat free frozen whipped topping, light cream cheese, a sprinkle of sugar, a generous pour of sugar-free chocolate syrup. All frozen together on top of a homemade Oreo cookie crust.
I couldn’t stop slicing off little slivers, which was embarrassing because it wasn’t even my own birthday. Ehh. No shame.
I couldn’t stop licking the spatula as I swirled on each layer. I washed it between each layer, don’t worry!
I couldn’t stop crushing up more Reese’s Pieces to sprinkle on top. They’re one of my favorite ice cream toppers. Anyone agree?!
I wanted more of this pie the second it was all gone.
This pie. It’s legendary.
Creamy, thick, melty, full of peanut butter, chocolate, a Reese’s Pieces crunch, buttery oreo cookie crust, and I don’t even have to turn on the oven.
Plus it’s pretty. And healthier than birthday cake. A win-win in my book, ya hear me?
(the pie may or may not have been served to the birthday boy with a slice already taken out for picture purposes. #bloggerproblems)
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Makes 10 slices.
Ingredients
- 24 reduced fat Oreos (or regular Oreos if you prefer)
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) light butter, melted (I used Land O' Lakes Light)
- 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 8 oz reduced fat cream cheese, softened (may also use fat free)
- 8 oz fat-free thawed whipped topping (I used Cool Whip Free)
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup (I used Hershey's Sugar-Free)
- 1 cup crushed Reese's Pieces, divided
Instructions
- First, make the Oreo cookie crust by crushing the Oreos into a fine crumb using a food processor or blender. Using your hands, mix the crushed Oreo crumbs and melted butter together. It may look like there is not enough butter, but it will come together. Place into a 9 or 10 inch pie pan, pressing the crumbs onto the bottom and up the sides as much as it will fit. Try to make the crust 1/8 inch thick all around. It does not have to be perfect, though. Set in the freezer as you make the filling.
- Prepare the pie filling in a large bowl by mixing the peanut butter, sugar, cream cheese, and milk. I used an electric mixer, but a wooden spoon would do the trick. Mix until the mixture is completely smooth. Gently fold in the whipped topping.
- Remove pie crust from the freezer and layer 1/2 of the pie filling onto the crust. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the crushed Reese's Pieces. Layer with the rest of the pie filling, swirling to make it completely smooth on top. Top with chocolate syrup and remaining Reese's Pieces.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight. 20 minutes before serving, remove from the freezer and let sit out to gently thaw. This made the pie much easier to cut.
Notes
*Feel free to use any candy topping of your choice. Peanut butter cups, crushed cookies, candy bars, coconut, chocolate chips, etc. Layer with caramel sauce, use a graham cracker crust, or use less or more sugar depending on your taste. This is a highly adaptable pie.
Adapted from Skinny Taste
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PS: some similar recipes include:
Skinny Frozen Mint Chocolate Chip Pie
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Yeah, I definitely think this one’s a winner! Who doesn’t love a lightened-up, no-bake treat during the summertime? Especially one that’s as luscious and rich as this one is! No doubt Kevin enjoyed every bite
and yes, this is totally welcome at my birthday, btw.
Hayley recently posted..Peanut Butter Toffee Chocolate-Covered Pretzel Cookies
Thanks Hayley!! This pie was soooo sooo good. It definitely tastes rich but isn’t at all. Love that! And I knew you’d love the whole no-bake aspect of it too lol.
I had no idea reduced fat Oreos existed! Ya learn something new every day. This looks awesome.
Jen @ Savory Simple recently posted..My Top 30 Kitchen Tips
Oh yeah! They aren’t double stuf’d Oreos, but they practically taste exactly the same as regular in my opinion!!
Heavenly. Simply heavenly. Can’t get over how amazing this looks!!
Colleen @ What’s Baking in the Barbershop?! recently posted..Quinoa with Shrimp, Zucchini, Peppers, and Kale
Thanks Colleen! That’s how I would describe it too!
this is crazy -between the 3 ingredient link in my ‘weekend things’ post that you noticed AND what I ended up making and your pie – we were on the SAME wavelength this weekend.
Your pie is absolutely gorgeous AND I love Reeses PB cups, Pieces, PB in any form, Cool Whip! I used FF C.W. this weekend too, almost bought cream cheese but they were sold out of anything except chive-flavored here…lol and that ki-bosh’ed my choc syrup plans but seriously you read my mind. I want this pie!
Averie @ Averie Cooks recently posted..Coconut White Chocolate Chip Blondies
haha I think that we chat so often, we now are thinking exactly alike too! That is so funny, Averie. Probably why I love each and every one of your posts – we are always on the same wavelength. LOVE that! Chive flavored CC is amazing but yes… thank goodness that won’t be making an appearance in any of your dessert recipes
Just just said skinny and peanut butter in the same sentence. Swoon.
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie recently posted..Guest Post: Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict by Damn Delicious
I know. I had to take a step back after I made this because eI literally said “THIS is healthy?!?!” Thanks Erin!
Well, yeah. Oreos + Reeses + cream cheese AND skinny allinthesamepie?? Home run? I think yes!
Back For Seconds recently posted..Comfort Cookies
yes, it is hard to believe that it’s not even too bad for you! thanks stephanie
Sorry, you lost me with the Cool Whip. I can’t bear to use anything with so many chemicals in it……….NOT healthy! I just sub whipped cream in recipes calling for it. I’d rather eat a smaller piece than include artificial or hydrogenated ingredients. Otherwise, it looks enticing.
I also want to mention that it is usually healthier to eat the regular version (instead of low fat) of cookies and crackers because the fat is generally replaced with more sugar and artificial ingredients; some fat is healthy and helps you feel full longer. Reduced fat dairy products are a different story since they don’t contain sugar; I use them all the time.
I’m sorry cool whip bothers you so much! Everything, even reduced fat products, in moderation is key. Thanks for the insight Lisa!
This pie looks too fabulous to be “skinny”! Wow, awesome and tempting
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes recently posted..Cilantro Lime Rice
Oh my God, Sally, you never fail to calm my inner peanut butter fiend! I’ve have a skinny cheesecake recipe on my blog too! Love a guilt-free, naughty tasting dessert!
skinny cheesecake? yum! I have to check that out!
what a luscious chocolate drizzle over this very decadent pb and oreo pie! A slice would make my day!
baker street recently posted..#Muffin Monday: Blackberry Ricotta Brown Sugar Muffins
The pie is actually not decadent at all – it uses light ingredients! it just tastes decadent
What I wouldn’t do to have one of those in my freezer right now….
Aimee @ ShugarySweets recently posted..Mocha Cupcakes
what I wouldn’t do to have another one sitting in my freezer right now… must.make.more!!
WOW, this looks good!! Question for you though: Isn’t 1/4 cup of butter 1/2 stick? Can’t wait to try this recipe!
Hey Ali! You have such a good eye! I meant to type in 1/2 stick. Thank you for correcting me! That’s what I get for posting a recipe at 11pm at night!
Haha, it’s all good! Now my pie has a better chance of being as delicious as yours!
this looks and sounds amazing!
katie recently posted..Beet, Tomato, & Artichoke Salad
thanks Katie!
So can I put in an order for my birthday?!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction recently posted..Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
I will make one for your birthday and eat it all up in your honor miss Jessica!
Sally, this looks so killer! I would have never, ever thought it was a skinny dessert; it looks so decadent. I must try Reese’s Pieces as an ice cream topping asap.
Laura Dembowski recently posted..Peach Blackberry Pie
Hi Laura! Thanks so much. No body at the dessert table thought it was “light” either. of course the reese’s pieces made it not-so-light, but whatever! you have to try them on ice cream. you’d LOVE it!
PS…….forgot to mention that your blog is quite impressive for someone around my children’s ages! I love your enthusiasm, too. I am always looking for the “definitive” version of various treats, and enjoy your ideas. At our house, we are obsessed with dark chocolate…….
I love dark chocolate too! Much more than regular milk chocolate. Thank you for the sweet compliment Lisa
So darn cool!
maybe I should be making this for my boyfriend’s birthday..? Argh, I’ll have to think of something to occupy myself with since I’m not sure how to make it vegan and keep the deliciousness 
Sarah @ CinnamonSweety recently posted..Super Easy Get Well Drink
Sarah, I’m not completely sure but is there a vegan version of cool whip? i know there is vegan cream cheese out there. I’m sure your creative self could come up with a vegan version!
This looks beyond amazing!!! I have several friends that I would love to make this for
Megan @ Megan’s Munchies recently posted..Strawberry Cookie Cups
Hi Megan! Thanks so much, I’m sure the pie would be a hit with your friends. and you!
Thought of a really really skinny version of the pie by substituting PB2 for the peanut butter and save over 700 calories! love your blog Sally
great idea! I’ve never had PB2 before. I love Jif peanut butter too much! Maybe I’ll try the powdered pb2 some time though
I just made it with PB2.. It worked great–
Aaaaaaah. The pictures! So yummy looking. And so many awesome things together in one dish. Unbelievable.
Erin @ Texanerin Baking recently posted..White Chocolate Raspberry Coconut Truffles
Thanks Erin! the picture comment – means a lot to me
I love desserts, especially skinny ones! Thanks for posting! Will be giving this a try soon.
Elaine recently posted..Cookie Dough Bites
i love a good fudgy dense brownie, but skinny desserts will always be my fave! thanks Elaine
Fun! Skinny or not, I want the whole dang thing!
Cassie recently posted..Spinach Salad Pizza
haha you and me the same, Cassie. i like your thinkin’!!
OMG that pie is right. I LOVE skinny pb pie. This version is awesome, gotta try it Sally! Pinned!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust recently posted..Chocolate Twist Doughnuts with Avocado Cream Filling
I’m so glad that this is SKINNY because looking at the pictures made me gain like 100 pounds but I’ll take your word for it that this is skinny because I’ll definitely feel less guilty eating a double slice of this!! Wow, love it!
Julie @ Table for Two recently posted..Peach Parfaits
Okay, this totally does NOT look healthy! It looks absolutely devine! And, I use Cool Whip left and right and don’t feel bad about it at all. =) Gorgeous pics, too, Sally!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl recently posted..Two-Ingredient Chicken Tacos
Dude, I had such a crummy day at work today and this would the perfect pick-me-up!
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious recently posted..#MuffinMonday: Blueberry Muffins with Blueberry Jam
wish I could make and send you some, Chung Ah! I hope your blueberry jam muffins cheered you up – seriously can’t stop thinking about how gorgeous those are!
That pie looks fantastic! I have a similar recipe, but it is NOT lightened up. What a great summer no bake dessert : )
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Hmmm – this pie almost looks too good to eat! Sinfully delicious.
Eliana recently posted..Tomato Soup
Don’t care if it’s skinny or not, I WANT this pie!! But since I could eat half in one sitting, I suppose it is good know it’s on the lighter side!
tanya recently posted..Swirled Banana Cake with Chocolate Malt Frosting
I think I ate about 1/4 of the whole pie in about 10 minutes. It is AMAZING! Thanks Tanya
Mmm, this reminds me of a Jello no-bake peanut butter dessert my friends and I used to whip up in high school! Peanut butter pie is one of my favorite desserts, and I love the lighter ingredients you use. Definitely could see this becoming a regular at many holiday parties, birthdays, etc.
Liz (Little Bitty Bakes) recently posted..Running in Europe
What a delicious summer treat! I like how you have made it less calorific too. I’m enjoying the links to the other posts as well!
Hey April! Thank you so much for the comment. I try to make *some* of my desserts healthier, and I’m glad this one turned out to be both delicious and diet friendly.
hey Sally! I recently made this pie and everyone loved it! I can’t wait to try the mint version! the only thing was when I made my pie it tasted a little too cream cheesy. is there any way I could fix it next time?
Hey Julia! So so glad you made this pie! If you feel it was too cream cheesey, try reducing the cream cheese by half. Add in another 1/2 container of cool whip. Should turn out fine.
So… I got all inspired by the latest creation by the latest creation by Fiber One (CHOCOLATE!!!) make this pie tonight. I used the new 80 Cal Chocolate Fiber One cereal as the crust. I also swapped the peanut butter for PB2, used Stevia, and threw in a layer of thinly sliced frozen bananas in the middle layer. (Peanut butter? Chocolate? Banana? Yes, please!) EPIC!!!!!! Thank you for continuing to be such an awesome inspiration girl! Keep em’ coming!
Ahhh! I have to try your version Kira! Especially with banana layered in there. I’ve never heard of chocolate fiber one before! I’ll have to check it out. Thank you for reporting back – you are so creative in the kitchen!
I made your Peanut Butter Pie and it turned out delicious. I substituted Chocolate Fiber One for the crust instead of Oreos and then used Naturally More Peanut Butter, Fat Free Whip Cream and Cream Cheese and Almond Milk. I also drizzled the Naturally More Peanut Butter with Sugar Free Chocolate Syrup and Dark Chocolate Chips on top before freezing. My husband and little boy couldn’t get enough of it.
Wow! Rachel – so many wonderful changes and it sounds like it worked out perfectly for you! I’ve never seen chocolate fiber one before, I’m intrigued. I’ll have to give it a try! Your version sounds wonderful and I’m glad you all enjoyed it. Thank you for reporting back to me about it!
“Wow, this pie.” This is absolutely what I thought!
Glad to hear it! We love this pie too – I have to make it again soon!
I’ve made this a couple of times (minus the Reese’s pieces) and it’s always a huge hit. Last night I was craving it..had no Oreos..so I made just the filling..put it in small individual ramekins.and voila..peanut butter ice cream..kinda. lol. SO YUMMY!
I made this yesterday when I got home from work and it was perfectly frozen 4 hours later for dinner. This recipe was so easy and so good. Pretty decadent too…my fiancé was thrilled because he always complains we never have desserts in the house. It was a refreshing treat and now I’m brining the leftovers to the office!
I wish my fiance would complain we have no desserts. You could take all of these extras off my hands, Alicyn!! Hope the office loves it!
This was yummy. I used reduced fat crunchy pb. Delish!
I love this pie with crunchy peanut butter – the extra texture is fantastic! Glad you liked it Jessica.
hi Sally. This looks so good, but here in Norway we can’t get cool whip and such. I found a recipe for making my own though. Do you think this would work?:
* 1 cup of cold milk
* 1 tsp of vanilla
* 3 T of sugar
* 1 tsp of Xanthan Gum or Guar Gum
In a mixing bowl, pour in the milk and vanilla. Turn on the mixer to a low to medium speed and slowly add in the dry ingredients. You want to make sure that they don’t clump, so don’t just drop it all in there at once. Once everything has mixed well for a minute or two, turn up the mixer to a medium to high speed. Do this for about 6-8 minutes or until you have a nice whipped and thick consistency.
I was thinking tp just weigh out the correct amount and replace it for the cool whip. Thanks!
Hi Ida – this could work. However, without trying it myself I can’t be 100% certain. You could always just skip the cool whip and use 2 full quarts of ice cream too.
Ok, thanks
I’ll try that sometime if I don’t try this. I might try the recipe first. I’ll tell ya if it works!
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