Peanut Butter Pie
Peanut butter pie is a rich, creamy no-bake dessert featuring a smooth peanut butter and cream cheese filling in a buttery cookie crust. Perfect for make-ahead entertaining, it’s easy to prepare and always a crowd favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz whipped topping (like Cool Whip) or homemade whipped cream
- 1 pre-made graham cracker or chocolate cookie crust (9-inch)
- Optional toppings: chocolate sauce, chopped peanuts, mini peanut butter cups
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and peanut butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until fully incorporated.
- Fold in the whipped topping gently until light and fluffy.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared crust, spreading it evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
- Before serving, top with chocolate sauce, chopped peanuts, or mini peanut butter cups if desired.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a richer taste, use a chocolate cookie crust or add a layer of melted chocolate at the bottom.
- Homemade whipped cream works well—just whip to stiff peaks.
- Chill thoroughly to ensure a firm, sliceable filling.
- This pie can be served frozen for an ice cream-like treat.
- Use natural peanut butter with caution—it may alter the texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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