Description
This no-bake peanut butter pie features a creamy peanut butter filling in a buttery graham cracker crust. It’s a simple, delicious dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy cream, whipped
- Optional: Chocolate shavings or peanut butter cups for topping
Instructions
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Beat in peanut butter and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream until just incorporated.
- Pour the peanut butter mixture into the prepared graham cracker crust.
- Chill for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings or chopped peanut butter cups before serving, if desired.
Notes
- For a firmer crust, bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes and let cool completely before filling.
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth filling.
- Chill time is crucial for the pie to set properly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 75mg