Description
A creamy and delicious no-bake peanut butter pie made with a graham cracker crust, smooth peanut butter filling, and topped with whipped topping and optional peanut butter crumb garnish. Perfectly rich and easy to prepare, this pie is a delightful treat for peanut butter lovers.
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1 pre-made graham cracker pie crust
Filling
- 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (8 oz.) container whipped topping, thawed (divided: 1 ½ cups for filling, remaining for topping)
Topping
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
Instructions
- Mix cream cheese and peanut butter: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and peanut butter together until smooth and well blended, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Add powdered sugar: Gradually add 1 cup of powdered sugar to the mixture and continue to beat until fully combined and creamy.
- Fold in whipped topping: Gently fold in 1 ½ cups of the thawed whipped topping until just combined, maintaining a light and airy texture.
- Fill crust: Pour the peanut butter filling into the prepared graham cracker crust and spread evenly with a spatula.
- Top with whipped topping: Layer the remaining whipped topping over the filling, spreading it smoothly to cover the entire pie surface.
- Prepare peanut butter crumbs (optional): In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon peanut butter with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and use a fork to create crumb-like pieces.
- Sprinkle crumbs: Evenly sprinkle the peanut butter crumb mixture over the whipped topping as a garnish.
- Chill: Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow it to set properly and enhance flavors before serving.
Notes
- Use a pre-made graham cracker crust to save time or make your own for a more homemade flavor.
- For a lighter pie, use reduced-fat cream cheese and peanut butter.
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened for easier mixing and smoother filling.
- This pie is best served chilled and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Optional peanut butter crumbs add texture and extra peanut flavor but can be omitted if preferred.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
