Peanut Butter Pie
This creamy and indulgent Peanut Butter Pie combines a rich peanut butter filling with a crunchy graham cracker crust, perfect for any dessert occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chopped peanuts or chocolate shavings (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until combined.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan to form the crust. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and peanut butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until fully combined.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust and spread evenly.
- 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 touch, drizzle melted chocolate over the top before chilling or serve with fresh berries.