Description
The No Bake Peanut Butter Pie is a rich, creamy dessert that’s quick to prepare and perfect for peanut butter lovers. With a smooth peanut butter filling nestled in a pre-made graham cracker crust, this pie is both delicious and hassle-free. It’s ideal for any occasion, especially when you’re short on time. The pie can be garnished with chocolate shavings, whipped cream, or crushed peanuts for extra flavor and a touch of elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust
- Optional toppings: chocolate shavings, whipped cream, crushed peanuts
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the peanut butter and softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Assemble the Pie: Pour the peanut butter filling into the pre-made graham cracker crust, spreading it evenly.
- Chill: Refrigerate the pie for at least 2-3 hours, or until set.
- Serve: Before serving, add optional toppings like chocolate shavings, whipped cream, or crushed peanuts for extra flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use a combination of creamy and crunchy peanut butter.
- If you prefer a homemade crust, you can make one using crushed graham crackers mixed with melted butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg