Peanut Butter Pie
A luscious Peanut Butter Pie with a rich, creamy filling and a crumbly graham cracker crust, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1 cup whipped cream (or whipped topping)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate sauce for drizzling
- Chopped peanuts for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a mixing bowl until it resembles wet sand.
- Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie dish and bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Allow the crust to cool completely.
- Create the filling by blending peanut butter, powdered sugar, and cream cheese until smooth.
- Gently fold in whipped cream and vanilla extract.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the filling to set.
- Drizzle with chocolate sauce and sprinkle with chopped peanuts before serving.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese and whipped cream are at room temperature for easier mixing. For a healthier version, use natural peanut butter and Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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