Cookie Butter Pie

One of my favorite food memories of school lunches is of peanut butter pie; a delicious, filling treat that was not too sweet and consistently good every time it was served. This cookie butter pie recipe reminds me of that; it’s decadent, delicious and one of those things you have to force yourself to say “that’s enough” to because it’s just that good. It’s easy to see why it’s a contest-winning recipe; besides being scrumptious, it’s a no-bake pie that’s creamy, rich and easy to make. It’s a good thing this cookie butter pie recipe makes two pies, because the first will disappear in no time flat!

Ingredients for Cookie Butter Pie

• Cream cheese: The cream cheese gives this pie a texture similar to a cheesecake. Let the cream cheese soften a bit before making the cookie butter pie.
• Biscoff creamy cookie spread: This cookie spread is made from crushed Biscoff cookies, which have a hint of cinnamon in them. The idea for it came from a Belgian woman who submitted the recipe to a TV show competition and won! She worked with the Lotus Biscoff company to create the version found in stores.
• Confectioners’ sugar: Confectioners’ sugar adds a hint of sweetness and helps contribute to the texture of the pie.
• Frozen whipped topping: Frozen whipped topping provides body and texture for the pie. It works better than homemade whipped cream for this recipe because of the stabilizers in it that keep it from melting or separating. Let the whipped topping thaw in advance.
• Graham cracker pie crusts: Using a pre-made crust saves lots of time in this recipe. If you prefer, you could make your own instead.
• Caramel sundae syrup: Caramel sundae syrup or ice cream topping adds a delicious caramel flavor to the pie. Here’s a recipe for salted caramel sauce in case you’d like to make your own.
• Biscoff cookies: These lovely cookies, spiced with cinnamon, are what gives the cookie butter its flavor. Crumbled on top, the cookies repeat the pie’s flavor and add a little crunch.

Directions 

Step 1: Make the cookie butter pies

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, Biscoff cookie spread and the confectioners’ sugar until they’re combined. Fold in one carton of whipped topping. Divide the mixture between the two pie crusts. Top each pie with the remaining whipped topping. Drizzle each pie with syrup, then sprinkle the tops with cookie crumbs. Freeze the pies, covered, until they’re firm, or at least four hours.

Recipe Variations

• Add fudge sauce: Drizzle fudge sauce over the top along with or in place of the caramel sauce for another tasty flavor combination.
• Sub nut butter: Replace the cookie butter (or some of it) with an equal amount of your favorite nut butter. There are more choices than just peanut butter; try almond butter, cashew butter or sunflower seed butter!
• Top with chopped nuts: Chop 1/4 cup or so of walnuts, pecans, peanuts or cashews to add more crunch to the top of the pie.
• Add pretzels: Break salted miniature pretzels into small pieces to make a salty topping; it’s especially delicious to those who enjoy salty and sweet treats.

How to Store Cookie Butter Pie

Store the cookie butter pie, covered, in the refrigerator. Enjoy the rest of it within five days.

Can you freeze cookie butter pie? 

Yes; in the freezer, the covered pie will last up to three months. Thaw it in the refrigerator overnight to enjoy it again.

Cookie Butter Pie Tips

Could I use a different crust?

Absolutely! Cookie-based crusts are particularly tasty for this pie. Use a ready-made chocolate pie crust for the taste of chocolate in every bite, or one made from chocolate sandwich cookies such as Oreos. You can also make your own pie crust by following a graham cracker crust recipe and substituting cookies for the graham crackers. Here are more ingredients that could be turned into a crust for the recipe.

Could I make the top chocolate?

Sure; everything tastes better with chocolate, right? Give this cookie pie a chocolatey upgrade by topping it with chocolate ganache. After filling the crusts with the main pie filling ingredients, add chocolate ganache instead of the extra whipped topping. Freeze until the pie sets.

What should I serve with cookie butter pie?

This pie tastes delicious as a dessert or on its own, but it’s even more enjoyable with a cup of coffee or hot cocoa. If you prefer a cool drink, milk or chocolate milk also pair well with this pie. If you’re in the mood for something especially decadent, serve the pie with a small scoop of vanilla, chocolate or salted caramel ice cream.