Make the crust.
Crush the Oreos into fine crumbs. Mix them with melted butter until everything looks evenly coated. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a pie dish. Pop it into the fridge to chill while you work on the filling.
Beat the cream cheese.
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. No lumps allowed—this pie is luxurious, not chaotic.
Add the peanut butter and sugar.
Mix in the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until the mixture looks thick, fluffy, and dangerously spoonable.
Fold in the whipped topping.
Gently fold in the whipped topping or whipped cream. Go slow and keep it light—you want volume, not a deflated situation.
Assemble the pie.
Spoon the filling into the chilled Oreo crust. Smooth the top with a spatula like you know what you’re doing.
Chill like a pro.
Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or until firm. Overnight is even better if you have the patience of a saint.
Decorate and serve.
Right before serving, add your toppings. Drizzle, sprinkle, crush—this is your moment.