I’m hoping to convince you that the only significant other you’ll need this V-day is this frozen peanut butter Oreo pie. Why do I say that?
It’s sweet.
It’s satisfying.
It doesn’t care if you just want to lie around in sweatpants all day watching Netflix with your hair in a greasy bun.
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Have I convinced you?
Well if not, I’m not sure I ever will. One thing’s for sure though: this PB Oreo pie is damn good. It’s an incredibly decadent dessert – essentially, an Oreo shell filled with the best peanut butter frosting you’ve ever tasted. AND the recipe uses only six ingredients. You’re running out of excuses not to make this.
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This recipe has been adapted and college-ified from the original, which you can find here.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes (includes freezing)
Servings: 12 large or 18 small
Ingredients:
32 Oreos
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
1 cup peanut butter
1 8-oz. block Philadelphia Neufchatel or cream cheese
1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
1 8-oz. container low-fat whipped topping, like Cool Whip, thawed
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Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
2. Place 25 Oreos in a freezer size plastic bag (or in several smaller sandwich bags), and cover the sealed bag with a hand towel. Use a mug to crush the Oreos through the towel until they are finely crumbed.
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3. Melt the butter in the microwave.
4. Empty the Oreos into a bowl and pour the butter into it. Use your fingers to distribute the butter evenly through the cookie crumbs.
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5. Press the Oreo and butter mixture into a 9-inch round pan. Any other pan is fine as well! If it has a smaller surface area, increase the baking time slightly. If it has a larger surface area, decrease it slightly.
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6. Bake the crust for 6 to 8 minutes, until it’s set.
7. Soften Neufchatel or cream cheese in the microwave and combine with peanut butter in a large bowl. Beat until smooth, about two minutes.
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8. Add the powdered sugar and beat until smooth. Then, add the whipped topping and beat until smooth.
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9. Scoop the filling into the crust.
10. (Optional) chop 6 Oreos in half and place them around the edges of the pie like a clock. Crush remaining Oreo and sprinkle the pieces on top.
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11. Allow to chill in the freezer for at least fifteen minutes before serving, and store any leftovers in the freezer.
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12. Now eat your way into a food coma.
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Looking for some more easy, decadent V-day treats? Look no further: