Description
A velvety peanut butter pie with a rich, creamy filling and a buttery graham cracker crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup whipped cream (or whipped topping)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Chocolate sauce (for drizzling)
- Chopped peanuts (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie dish and bake for about 8-10 minutes until golden. Let cool.
- Add the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and cream cheese to a large bowl. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the whipped cream and vanilla extract until well-combined.
- Pour the peanut butter filling into the cooled crust, spreading evenly.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Drizzle with chocolate sauce and sprinkle with chopped peanuts before serving.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth filling. Chill thoroughly before slicing for best presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg