Description
This no-bake peanut butter pie is a creamy, rich dessert that combines a buttery graham cracker crust with a smooth peanut butter and cream cheese filling. Perfectly sweetened and topped with chocolate and chopped peanuts, this pie requires no oven time and is ideal for a quick yet indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream (or 1 tub of whipped topping)
Topping
- Melted chocolate or chocolate shavings
- Chopped peanuts
- Chopped mini peanut butter cups
Instructions
- Make the crust: In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until the mixture is well incorporated. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie pan to form the crust. Place the crust in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the filling.
- Prepare the filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and creamy peanut butter with an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy, free of lumps.
- Add dry ingredients and flavoring: Mix in the powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla extract thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and the filling is smooth.
- Whip the cream: In a separate clean bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. If using whipped topping instead, you can fold it directly in the next step.
- Combine filling and cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture, taking care not to deflate the whipped cream. This creates a light and airy filling.
- Fill the crust: Spread the prepared filling evenly into the chilled graham cracker crust, smoothing the top with a spatula to create an even surface.
- Chill the pie: Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the filling to set and develop the best texture.
- Add toppings and serve: Before serving, garnish the pie with drizzled melted chocolate or chocolate shavings, chopped peanuts, and chopped mini peanut butter cups for added flavor and decoration. Slice and enjoy your no-bake peanut butter pie!
Notes
- For a lighter option, use whipped topping instead of heavy cream.
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Chilling the pie overnight improves texture and flavor integration.
- You can adjust the sweetness by modifying the amount of powdered sugar according to taste.
- Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: peanut butter pie, no bake pie, dessert, creamy peanut butter dessert, easy pie recipe, graham cracker crust dessert
