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No-Bake Twix Pie Recipe: Creamy, Caramel-Loaded, and So Easy

By Corinne Griffith
May 1, 2026 5 Min Read
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No-Bake Twix Pie

If you love easy desserts that look impressive and taste downright irresistible, this No-Bake Twix Pie is about to become a new favorite. It starts with a ready-made graham cracker crust and gets layered with gooey caramel, a fluffy cream cheese filling, and plenty of chopped Twix candy bars. The result is rich, creamy, crunchy, and packed with that chocolate-caramel-cookie flavor everyone recognizes instantly.

This is the kind of dessert that disappears fast at potlucks, birthdays, holidays, and casual family dinners. It is simple enough for beginner bakers, but still feels special enough to bring to a gathering. Because there is no baking involved, it is also perfect for warmer months when you want a chilled dessert without turning on the oven.

The combination of softened cream cheese and Cool Whip gives the filling a light, mousse-like texture, while the caramel and Twix pieces make every bite feel extra indulgent. It is sweet, fun, and exactly the kind of no-fuss treat that people ask you to make again.

Why I Love This Recipe

I love this recipe because it delivers big dessert-shop energy with very little effort. You get layers of flavor and texture without making a complicated filling or homemade crust.

Another reason this pie works so well is the contrast in every bite. The graham cracker crust is crisp and buttery, the caramel layer is rich and chewy, the filling is cool and creamy, and the chopped Twix adds crunch and chocolate all at once. It feels like a mashup of candy bar cheesecake and fluffy no-bake pie.

It is also a great make-ahead dessert. Once it is assembled, all it needs is time to chill and firm up, which makes it perfect for entertaining or prepping the day before.

Ingredients

  • 1 Keebler Graham Cracker Crust, 10-inch
  • 1 block (8 ounces) Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1 tub (8 ounces) Cool Whip, thawed
  • 1 bag (11 ounces) Kraft Traditional Caramels, unwrapped
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 6 full-size Twix Candy Bars, chopped

Swaps and Notes

Softened cream cheese is important here. If it is too cold, the filling can turn lumpy instead of smooth and fluffy.

Cool Whip keeps the filling light and easy to spread. If you prefer, homemade stabilized whipped cream can work, but Cool Whip gives the pie its classic no-bake texture.

Melting the caramels with milk helps create a pourable sauce that spreads more easily across the crust and over the top of the pie. Heat in short bursts and stir often so the caramel does not scorch.

You can chop the Twix bars into small or slightly chunky pieces depending on how much crunch you want in each slice.

How to Make No-Bake Twix Pie

  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unwrapped caramels and milk. Heat in short intervals, stirring between each one, until the mixture is smooth and pourable.
  2. Spread half of the melted caramel over the bottom of the graham cracker crust.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until completely smooth.
  4. Fold in the thawed Cool Whip until fully combined and fluffy.
  5. Stir in half of the chopped Twix bars.
  6. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the caramel layer in the crust.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining chopped Twix bars generously over the top.
  8. Drizzle with the remaining melted caramel.
  9. Chill the pie until set before slicing and serving.

Tips for Success

Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened before mixing. This one step makes a huge difference in getting a silky filling.

Let the melted caramel cool slightly before spreading it into the crust. You want it pourable, but not so hot that it softens the crust too much.

For cleaner slices, chill the pie for several hours, or even overnight. A cold pie holds its shape much better when cut.

Use a sharp knife wiped clean between slices to keep the layers looking neat and bakery-style.

Serving Suggestions and Pairings

This pie is rich enough to stand on its own, but it pairs beautifully with coffee, cold milk, or a dessert spread full of other easy sweets. If you are serving it for a party, cut small slices because it is wonderfully decadent.

For a full no-bake dessert lineup, pair it with This No-Bake Oreo Cream Pie Is My Favorite Quick Dessert Hack, This Brownie Batter Dip Is My Favorite No-Bake Dessert for Instant Chocolate Cravings, or This Easy Ice Cream Sandwich Cake Is My Favorite No-Bake Summer Dessert.

If you are building a dessert table with lots of chocolate, These Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownie Bombs Are My Favorite Sweet Obsession and These Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites Are My Favorite Little Treat to Bake Anytimemake delicious additions.

Nutritional Information Per Serving

Estimated for 8 servings:

  • Calories: 480
  • Total Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Carbohydrates: 59g
  • Sugar: 42g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Sodium: 280mg

These values are approximate and can vary depending on the exact candy bars and caramel used.

Storage and Leftover Tips

Store the pie covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Because of the cream cheese and whipped topping, it should stay chilled until serving time.

For a firmer, almost frozen-dessert texture, you can also store it in the freezer. Let it sit for a few minutes before slicing if frozen solid.

This pie is an excellent make-ahead option for holidays and parties because it sets beautifully overnight and tastes even better once fully chilled.

More Recipes You Will Love

If this pie is your kind of dessert, there are plenty more easy sweets worth trying next. This No-Bake Oreo Cream Pie Is My Favorite Quick Dessert Hack is another chilled dessert that comes together with almost no effort. This Brownie Batter Dip Is My Favorite No-Bake Dessert for Instant Chocolate Cravings is perfect when you want something quick, rich, and shareable.

For fun party treats, These Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownie Bombs Are My Favorite Sweet Obsession bring major dessert-table energy. And when warm-weather desserts are calling, This Easy Ice Cream Sandwich Cake Is My Favorite No-Bake Summer Dessert is always a winner.

Final Thoughts

No-Bake Twix Pie is everything a fun, crowd-pleasing dessert should be. It is creamy, caramel-drizzled, loaded with candy bar crunch, and incredibly easy to put together. With just a few store-bought shortcuts, you get a dessert that feels special enough for celebrations and simple enough for everyday cravings.

If you make it, share how it turned out and let everyone know your favorite twist. Follow Jason Griffith on Chef Maniac for more easy dessert ideas, no-bake favorites, and indulgent recipes everyone will be excited to try.

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