No Bake Butterfinger Pie
Published Date: January 27, 2023
This No Bake Butterfinger Pie is a decadently layered chilled dessert that has an Oreo crust and lots of chopped Butterfinger candy bar pieces! Prep this incredibly delicious dessert in just 20 minutes!
Amaze friends and family with this easy-to-make No Bake Butterfinger Pie! Layers of luscious filling are topped with chopped Butterfinger pieces, chocolate chips, and a drizzle of chocolate syrup!
This chilled treat is one to enjoy year-round! Though it would make an especially excellent dessert to bring to cookouts and other summertime get-togethers!
All About This Butterfinger Pie No Bake Dessert
Taste: This pie is overflowing with decadent peanut buttery and chocolate flavor! All brought to your taste buds by the chopped Butterfinger pieces throughout the entire pie, chocolate fudge pudding, and a peanut butter cream cheese layer!
Texture: Though one layer is made with cream cheese, this pie does not resemble a no-bake cheesecake. Instead, this pie has more of a “lush” cake texture that’s very light and super rich!
Customize This Butterfinger Pie To Fit Your Own Taste Buds
This Easy Butterfinger Pie Recipe is absolutely divine, just the way it is! But I also understand everyone’s taste buds are different, so here are some easy ideas to customize this pie!
When it comes to the pie crust, you can try using a different cookie. A graham cracker crust or even a nutter butter crust would be a tasty swap!
As for the pudding mix, try making this with any flavor you’d like! Since this recipe uses two packets, you could make one layer of chocolate fudge and an extra layer of peanut butter flavored.
You could even switch up the candy bar that’s used in this pie! Instead of Butterfinger, try chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups.
Ingredient Notes For Easy No-Bake Butterfinger Pie
- Crushed Butterfinger – Check the aisle at your grocery store that carries ice cream toppings, as some stores carry crushed Butterfinger. If not, you can easily crush up Butterfinger bars in a food processor or a Ziploc bag using a rolling pin or kitchen mallet.
- Peanut Butter – Stick to making this pie with processed peanut butter brands such as JIF or Skippy. The oil in all-natural peanut butter tends to separate, causing the pie not to set up or stay together properly.
- Cream Cheese – In this Butterfinger Candy Bar Pie, you want to make sure to use full-fat cream cheese. If the whipped variety is used, the texture of this dessert will be altered, and it may not hold its shape.
- Crust Tricks – Since this recipe is a no-bake, the crust is held together by the solidified butter from refrigeration. This is why the pie crust must be chilled before assembling and layering in the pie filling. If you’d rather, you can bake the pie at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes. It will then need to be cooled completely on a wire rack before adding the filling.
Recipe Tip: If you can’t find boxes of Oreo crumbs in the baking aisle, you can use 28 regular-sized Oreos instead and turn them into fine crumbs in a food processor.
Storage Instructions For No-Bake Butterfinger Pie
To store leftovers, you can tightly wrap the pie plate with plastic wrap or transfer slices into airtight containers. Leftovers can then be stored in the refrigerator to be enjoyed for up to 3 to 5 days.
Can I Make This Butterfinger Pie To Freeze And Serve Later?
Yes, this pie can be frozen in an airtight container or made in a freezer-safe pie dish and wrapped tightly. The pie can then be frozen for up to one month.
When you’re ready to serve it, transfer it to the refrigerator to thaw. Or, on hot days, enjoy it partly frozen for an ice cream-like consistency!
Can I Use Granulated Sugar Instead Of Powdered Sugar?
Yes, you can swap the powdered sugar out for granulated instead. Just use the same amount. I will say that sometimes using granulated sugar makes the texture gritty.
No Bake Chocolate Butterfinger Pie
EQUIPMENT
- 9 inch pie pan or springform pan
- Food processor
- Mixing bowls
INGREDIENTS
Oreo crust
- 2½ cups Oreo cookie crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted but cool
- â…› teaspoon salt
Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter JIF or Skippy
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups chopped Butterfingers plus more for topping, about 4 to 5 bars
- 16 ounces Cool Whip thawed and divided
- 2 (3.4 oz) boxes Chocolate Fudge pudding mix
- 2½ cups whole milk
Toppings
- 2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips
- Chocolate syrup
INSTRUCTIONS
- Lightly grease a 9-inch deep dished pie pan with cooking spray and set aside. You could also use a springform pan.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the Oreo cookie crumbs, melted butter, and salt.2½ cups Oreo cookie crumbs, ½ cup unsalted butter, ⅛ teaspoon salt
- Pour the crumb mixture into the prepared pie pan and press it firmly into the bottom of the pan and up the sides. Then place it in the refrigerator to chill while the filling is prepared. This step will help the crust to harden. Do not skip it.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, and powdered sugar until smooth.8 ounces cream cheese, ¼ cup creamy peanut butter, ½ cup powdered sugar
- Fold 2 cups of chopped Butterfingers and half of the thawed Cool Whip into the peanut butter mixture with a rubber spatula until evenly combined and there are no more streaks of white.2 cups chopped Butterfingers, 16 ounces Cool Whip
- Transfer the Butterfinger mixture to the prepared crust and spread it into an even layer.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the chocolate fudge pudding mix and milk for 2 to 3 minutes until it thickens.2 (3.4 oz) boxes Chocolate Fudge pudding mix, 2½ cups whole milk
- Carefully spread the chocolate pudding layer evenly on top of the Butterfinger cream cheese layer.
- Spread the remaining Cool Whip evenly on top of the pudding.16 ounces Cool Whip
- Sprinkle with chopped Butterfinger pieces and semisweet chocolate chips. Then drizzle all over with chocolate syrup.2 cups chopped Butterfingers, 2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips, Chocolate syrup
- Place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours or overnight. This will help the layers set and keep its shape when slicing.
NOTES
- How To Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.
- How To Freeze: You can freeze this dessert in an airtight container for up to one month. Thaw it in the fridge before serving. Or you can even eat it partly frozen for more of an ice cream consistency!
- You can substitute a different cookie for the crust if you’d like. Try making it with a graham cracker crust or even a nutter butter crust!
- Make sure to use full-fat cream cheese and not the whipped variety. It will alter the texture of this dessert and may not hold its shape.
- Processed peanut butter brands like JIF or Skippy turn out the best with this recipe. The oil tends to separate in the all-natural peanut butter.
- You can use a different flavor of pudding mix instead of the Chocolate Fudge flavor if you like. This recipe uses two packets. You can even make one layer of Chocolate Fudge and then make an extra layer of a peanut butter flavor, using one packet each.
- Instead of Butterfinger, try chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups!
- Because the Oreo crust is no-bake, it is held together by the solidified butter from refrigeration. Before adding the filling, make sure to chill it in the prepared pie pan. Chilling it will ensure it sticks together.
- If you can’t find boxes of Oreo crumbs in the baking aisle, you can use 28 regular-sized Oreos instead and turn them into fine crumbs in a food processor.
- I recommend chopping your own Butterfinger bars instead of using the bag of crumbs from the baking aisle.
Ummm, Ummm damn sure good!
Can I use the all ready prepared Oreo pie crust?
Author
Absolutely! However, you may have extra filling as the premade ones are usually smaller than a typical pie dish. I know they make large graham crackers crusts that would be perfect but I’m not sure if they make bigger Oreo ones. Either way, the left over filling would be delicious in a bowl with crushed up oreos mixed in.