Description
This easy peanut butter pie is a creamy, no-bake dessert perfect for peanut butter lovers. Combining smooth cream cheese, rich peanut butter, and sweet powdered sugar folded into fluffy whipped topping, it’s all layered into a crunchy graham cracker crust and chilled to perfection. The optional peanut butter crumb topping adds a delightful texture and extra flavor punch.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Base
- 1 pre-made graham cracker pie crust
Peanut Butter Filling
- 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (8 oz.) container whipped topping, thawed
Topping (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
Instructions
- Mix Cream Cheese, Peanut Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, peanut butter, and 1 cup of powdered sugar until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps for a silky texture.
- Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping using a spatula until fully incorporated to keep the filling light and fluffy without deflating the whipped topping.
- Fill Pie Crust: Spoon the peanut butter mixture evenly into the pre-made graham cracker pie crust, spreading it smoothly with a spatula to create an even layer.
- Prepare Optional Topping: For extra texture and flavor, mix 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon peanut butter in a small bowl until crumbly, then sprinkle this peanut butter crumb mixture over the top of the pie evenly.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to allow the filling to firm up and the flavors to meld, resulting in a perfectly set peanut butter pie ready to serve.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Use creamy peanut butter for the smoothest texture; crunchy peanut butter will change the texture.
- Chilling time is crucial for the pie to set properly, do not skip or reduce significantly.
- The pie crust can be homemade or store-bought for convenience.
- Can be garnished with chopped peanuts or chocolate drizzle for added flavor and decoration.
