Peanut Butter Pie XVI

Ingredients

• 1 (9-inch) prepared graham cracker crust
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1/4 cup salted peanuts, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the peanut butter, cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until completely smooth.
3. Spread the mixture into the prepared graham cracker crust.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
5. Allow to cool before spreading with the whipped topping.
6. Sprinkle the chopped peanuts on top.
7. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Peanut butter was invented in the late 1800s.
• The average American eats over 6 pounds of peanut butter each year.
• Peanut butter pie is a popular dessert in the United States.
• Adding chopped peanuts to the top of the pie adds an extra crunch to the creamy texture.