Description
Indulge in the creamy decadence of The Best Easy Peanut Butter Pie. This no-bake dessert is a simple yet luscious treat that combines the rich flavors of peanut butter with a velvety cream cheese filling, all nestled in a crisp graham cracker crust. Topped with your favorite garnishes, it’s a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 (9-inch) graham cracker crust (store-bought or homemade)
Filling:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
Optional Toppings:
- chocolate shavings
- chopped peanuts
- mini peanut butter cups
- melted chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the peanut butter and softened cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mix until fully incorporated.
- Fold in the whipped topping gently until light and fluffy.
- Spoon the filling into the graham cracker crust, smooth the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
- Before serving, garnish with toppings like chocolate shavings, peanuts, or melted chocolate. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a richer version, use a chocolate cookie crust instead of graham cracker.
- This pie can be made up to 2 days in advance and kept chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
