This no-bake Snickers pie has a creamy peanut butter and cream cheese filling packed with pieces of chocolate, caramel, nougat, and peanuts. Everything is spooned into a crisp graham cracker crust and finished with more chopped Snickers bars.
The filling takes about 15 minutes to prepare, but the pie needs at least four hours in the refrigerator to become firm enough to slice. It’s an easy make-ahead dessert for summer gatherings, birthdays, or any time you need a rich dessert without turning on the oven.
No-Bake Snickers Pie Recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Yield: 1 9-inch pie, about 8 slices
Ingredients
- 8 ounces full-fat block cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon fine salt
- 8 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 4 full-size Snickers bars, chopped and divided
- 1 prepared 9-inch graham cracker crust
- Caramel sauce, for drizzling, optional
- Chopped roasted peanuts, for topping, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling
Place the softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer for about 1 minute, until completely smooth.
Add the peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Beat on medium speed until evenly combined, stopping to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
- Add the Whipped Topping
Fold half of the thawed whipped topping into the peanut butter mixture using a spatula. Once combined, gently fold in the remaining whipped topping.
Mix only until the filling is smooth and no white streaks remain. Beating the whipped topping with the mixer can remove too much air and make the filling less fluffy.
- Add the Snickers Bars
Set aside about ½ cup of the chopped Snickers bars for decorating the pie. Fold the remaining pieces into the filling.
- Fill the Crust
Spoon the filling into the prepared graham cracker crust. Spread it evenly and smooth the top with a spatula.
Cover the pie without pressing the covering against the filling. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until firm.
- Decorate and Serve
Before serving, scatter the reserved Snickers pieces over the pie. Add a light drizzle of caramel sauce and chopped peanuts, if desired.
Keep the pie chilled until you’re ready to cut it. For cleaner slices, wipe the knife between each cut.
Tips for the Best Snickers Pie
- Use full-fat block cream cheese. Spreadable cream cheese sold in tubs contains more moisture and can produce a softer filling.
- Let the cream cheese soften before mixing. Cold cream cheese is difficult to blend and may leave small lumps in the filling.
- Use regular commercial peanut butter for the most consistent texture. Natural peanut butter can separate and make the filling oily or loose.
- Thaw the whipped topping in the refrigerator and keep it cold until needed.
- Chill the Snickers bars before chopping them. Cold candy bars are firmer, less sticky, and easier to cut into small pieces.
- Give the pie enough time to set. Four hours is the minimum, but an overnight chill produces the cleanest slices.
Can I Make Snickers Pie Ahead of Time?
Yes. Prepare the pie one day before serving, cover it, and keep it refrigerated. Wait until shortly before serving to add the reserved candy pieces and caramel sauce so the topping looks fresh.
How to Store No-Bake Snickers Pie
Keep the pie covered in the refrigerator and serve it within 3 to 4 days. Return it to the refrigerator promptly after serving because the filling contains cream cheese and whipped topping.
For longer storage, freeze the undecorated pie for up to one month. Wrap it securely or place it in a freezer-safe container. Thaw it overnight in the refrigerator, then add the candy and caramel topping before serving.
