🍫🥧 Butterfinger Pie — Creamy, Crunchy & No-Bake Favorite
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🍫🥧 Butterfinger Pie — Creamy, Crunchy & No-Bake Favorite
🌟 Introduction
If you love the irresistible combination of peanut butter creaminess and crunchy candy bar goodness, this Butterfinger Pie is made for you. It’s a no-bake dessert that’s simple, quick, and perfect for parties, holidays, or a sweet family treat.
Imagine a smooth, dreamy peanut butter filling, swirled with fluffy whipped topping, all sitting inside a buttery graham cracker crust — then topped with crunchy Butterfinger pieces for that iconic candy crunch. This pie is so addictively good, it disappears in minutes!
🧾 Ingredients
Pie Filling
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
Pie Crust
- 1 prepared graham cracker pie crust
Topping
- 4 Butterfinger candy bars, crushed
🍽️ Instructions
✅ Step 1: Prep the Filling
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar. Mix until fully combined and creamy.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
✅ Step 2: Assemble the Pie
- Pour the filling into the prepared graham cracker crust.
- Spread it evenly using a spatula.
- Sprinkle crushed Butterfinger pieces generously on top.
✅ Step 3: Chill
- Cover the pie and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to set.
✅ Step 4: Serve
- Slice, serve, and enjoy the creamy crunch!
🧪 Methods (What Makes It Work)
✔ No-Bake Method:
This pie sets in the fridge, not the oven. That’s why it stays creamy and soft — not hard like a baked pie.
✔ Whipped Topping Method:
Folding in whipped topping creates a light texture, making the filling fluffy and dreamy.
✔ Candy Crunch Method:
Adding Butterfinger on top adds crunch and chocolate-peanut butter flavor in every bite.
📜 History (A Little Backstory)
Butterfinger pie is a modern dessert inspired by classic American candy bar pies and no-bake cream pies. The Butterfinger candy bar was invented in the 1920s and became wildly popular due to its crunchy peanut butter center and chocolate coating. Over time, people began using crushed Butterfingers in cookies, cakes, and pies — and the Butterfinger Pie became a favorite at potlucks and holiday gatherings because of its simple prep and irresistible flavor.
🧱 Formation (How It Comes Together)
This pie forms in 3 simple layers:
- Crust Layer – buttery graham cracker base
- Creamy Filling Layer – peanut butter + cream cheese + whipped topping
- Crunchy Topping Layer – crushed Butterfinger pieces
When chilled, these layers fuse into a rich, creamy dessert with crunchy texture and deep peanut butter flavor.
❤️ Conclusion
Butterfinger Pie is the ultimate easy, no-bake dessert for candy lovers. It’s creamy, crunchy, sweet, and full of peanut butter flavor — perfect for family gatherings, birthdays, or whenever you want a quick dessert that tastes like it took hours to make.
💘 For Lovers (Because This Pie Is Made for Sharing)
If you’re making this for someone special, here’s the best way to serve it:
✨ Serve chilled with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
✨ Add extra Butterfinger crumbs on top
✨ Pair with coffee or cold milk
This pie is perfect for date nights, family dessert nights, or even as a sweet treat after a cozy dinner.
If you want, I can also give you:
✅ Mini Butterfinger Pie Cups
✅ Chocolate ganache drizzle version
✅ A lighter version with Greek yogurt
Just say the word!