Indulge in the creamy and rich flavors of this no-bake peanut butter pie. Made with a buttery graham cracker crust and a luscious peanut butter filling, this dessert is a crowd-pleaser. It requires only a few minutes of prep time and minimal ingredients, making it a perfect treat for any occasion. Serve chilled and enjoy the sweet and nutty goodness in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chopped peanuts (optional)
- Chocolate sauce (optional)
Directions
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well combined.
- Press the crumb mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Use the back of a spoon to firmly press the crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, beat the peanut butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until well combined.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust and spread it evenly.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or until set.
- Before serving, garnish with chopped peanuts and drizzle with chocolate sauce, if desired.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Interesting Facts
Peanut butter is a great source of protein and healthy fats.
This pie can be easily customized by adding chocolate chips or caramel sauce to the filling.
You can use a store-bought graham cracker crust instead of making one from scratch, if desired.
The pie can be frozen for up to a month. Just thaw it in the refrigerator before serving.