Decadent Peanut Butter Pie Recipe

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Decadent Peanut Butter Pie Recipe
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on June 20, 2024

Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this homemade peanut butter pie. With a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy peanut butter filling, and topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, this pie is a perfect blend of sweet and salty flavors that will satisfy any dessert cravings.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 6 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup chocolate shavings

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into a pie dish to form the crust.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat together peanut butter, powdered sugar, cream cheese, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until well combined.
  4. Pour the peanut butter filling into the prepared crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
  5. Before serving, top the pie with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Peanut butter is a good source of protein and healthy fats.
  • Peanut butter was first introduced at the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis.