The Best Easy Peanut Butter Pie Recipe
Indulge in the creamy decadence of The Best Easy Peanut Butter Pie. This no-bake dessert features a luscious peanut butter filling in a graham cracker crust, topped with whipped cream for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes (plus 4 hours chilling)
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust (9-inch)
Peanut Butter Filling:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz whipped topping (such as Cool Whip, thawed)
Garnish:
- Additional whipped topping or chopped peanuts for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Peanut Butter and Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat the peanut butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.
- Add Sugar and Vanilla: Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continue mixing until well combined.
- Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully incorporated and the filling is light and fluffy.
- Fill the Crust: Spoon the mixture into the prepared graham cracker crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until the pie is firm and set.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, garnish with additional whipped topping or chopped peanuts if desired.
Notes
- For a chocolate twist, drizzle melted chocolate over the top or use a chocolate cookie crust instead of graham cracker.
- This pie can also be frozen and served as a frozen treat on hot days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
