Description
This Easy Peanut Butter Pie is a creamy, no-bake dessert featuring a smooth peanut butter and cream cheese filling set in a crunchy graham cracker crust. Topped with fluffy whipped topping and optional peanut butter crumb garnish, it’s a perfect make-ahead treat that’s rich, sweet, and irresistibly peanut buttery.
Ingredients
Scale
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: 1½ cups for filling, remaining for topping)
Topping
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
Instructions
- Blend Base: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and creamy peanut butter together until smooth and well blended, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Add Sweetener: Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue beating until the mixture is fully combined and creamy.
- Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold in 1 ½ cups of the whipped topping with a spatula until just combined, maintaining a light and airy texture.
- Fill Crust: Pour the peanut butter mixture into the prepared graham cracker crust and spread it evenly to cover the bottom and sides uniformly.
- Top with Whipped Layer: Spread the remaining whipped topping over the filled pie to create a fluffy top layer.
- Prepare Crumb Topping: In a small bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon peanut butter and 2 tablespoons powdered sugar. Use a fork to crumble the mixture into small peanut butter crumbs.
- Sprinkle Crumbs: Evenly sprinkle the peanut butter crumbs over the whipped topping layer for added texture and flavor.
- Chill: Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight to allow it to set firmly before serving.
Notes
- For best texture, ensure cream cheese is fully softened before mixing.
- Use a spatula to gently fold whipped topping to maintain its fluffiness.
- Pie can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Peanut butter crumbs add a crunchy contrast; you can omit if preferred.
- For a saltier contrast, sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt over the top before chilling.
