Description
This creamy Peanut Butter Pie combines a crunchy graham cracker crust with a smooth, peanut buttery filling. Topped with whipped cream and peanut butter accents, this no-bake dessert is perfect for peanut butter lovers looking for a quick and indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 14 graham cracker sheets (217 grams), crushed (or Oreos)
- ¼ cup (57 grams) unsalted butter, melted (½ stick)
Filling
- 8 ounces (227 grams) cream cheese, room temperature (1 block)
- ¾ cup (203 grams) creamy peanut butter, plus more for drizzling
- ½ cup (57 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon (4 grams) pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (170 grams) whipped cream, homemade or store-bought, plus more for garnish
Garnishes
- Crushed peanuts
- Peanut butter chips
- Chocolate curls
- Chopped peanut butter cups
- Melted peanut butter
- Melted chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the graham crackers in a food processor and pulse until they become fine crumbs.
- Combine crust ingredients: Pour the melted butter over the graham cracker crumbs and pulse again to blend thoroughly.
- Bake the crust: Press the crumb mixture evenly into an 8- or 9-inch pie pan. Bake for 7-9 minutes until the crust is set and golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
- Make the filling: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to blend the cream cheese, creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in whipped cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until just combined, retaining the fluffy texture.
- Assemble the pie: Pour the filling into the cooled crust, spreading it evenly.
- Chill the pie: Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, to allow it to set properly.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, top the pie with additional whipped cream and your favorite garnishes such as crushed peanuts, peanut butter chips, chocolate curls, chopped peanut butter cups, and drizzles of melted peanut butter and chocolate.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use natural peanut butter, but ensure it’s smooth for best consistency.
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps in the filling.
- To save time, you can use store-bought whipped cream though homemade is preferred for freshness.
- Chilling the pie overnight enhances the flavor and texture, so plan ahead if possible.
- Feel free to swap graham crackers for chocolate cookie crumbs for a chocolaty crust variant.
