Description
This Easy Peanut Butter Pie is a luscious and creamy dessert perfect for peanut butter lovers. It combines a smooth blend of cream cheese and peanut butter sweetened with powdered sugar and lightened with whipped topping, all set in a crunchy graham cracker crust. Ready in just over two hours including chilling time, this no-bake pie is a delightful treat that’s simple to make and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Base
- 1 pre-made graham cracker pie crust
Filling
- 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz. container whipped topping, thawed
Topping
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar, mixing until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the peanut butter mixture until fully incorporated and light, ensuring a creamy texture.
- Fill the Crust: Pour the peanut butter filling into the pre-made graham cracker pie crust, spreading evenly with a spatula to create a smooth surface.
- Chill the Pie: Place the pie in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours, or until set and firm enough to slice.
- Prepare the Topping: Before serving, mix the 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon peanut butter until smooth and drizzle or dollop over the pie for added flavor and decoration.
- Serve: Slice the pie into 8 servings and enjoy this creamy, indulgent dessert.
Notes
- For a crunchy texture, sprinkle chopped peanuts on top as a garnish.
- You can substitute the pre-made graham cracker crust with a homemade crust if preferred.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to ensure a smooth filling.
- Keep the pie refrigerated until ready to serve to maintain its shape.
- This pie can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American