Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Pie
A creamy, nostalgic peanut butter pie featuring a rich, buttery crust and fluffy peanut butter filling, perfect for classic dessert lovers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Chopped peanuts or chocolate shavings (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar; mix until evenly moistened.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until set and golden. Let cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and peanut butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing well to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until fully incorporated.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or until firm.
- Before serving, garnish with chopped peanuts or chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
For an extra indulgent touch, drizzle melted chocolate over the top just before serving.
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