Description
Indulge in the creamy decadence of this Easy Peanut Butter Pie, a no-bake dessert that’s quick to whip up and sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. With a luscious peanut butter filling nestled in a graham cracker crust, topped with chopped peanuts and a drizzle of chocolate, this pie is a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
Peanut Butter Filling:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
Sweetening:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Whipped Topping:
- 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
Crust and Garnish:
- 1 (9-inch) graham cracker pie crust
- 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts (optional for garnish)
- Chocolate syrup or melted chocolate for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and peanut butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Add Sweetening: Add the powdered sugar and mix until fully combined.
- Blend in Whipped Topping: Gently fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Fill Crust: Spoon the filling into the graham cracker crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, garnish with chopped peanuts and drizzle with chocolate syrup if desired.
Notes
- For a homemade touch, you can make your own graham cracker crust or swap in a chocolate cookie crust.
- This pie can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg