Description
This Easy Peanut Butter Pie is a creamy, no-bake dessert perfect for peanut butter lovers. Featuring a smooth blend of cream cheese, peanut butter, and whipped topping in a graham cracker crust, it’s topped with optional chopped peanuts and chocolate drizzle for extra indulgence. Ready in just minutes plus chilling time, it’s a quick and delicious treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
Crust and Garnish
- 1 (9-inch) graham cracker pie crust
- 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts (optional, for garnish)
- Chocolate syrup or melted chocolate for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and creamy peanut butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Add Sweetness: Add the powdered sugar and mix until fully combined, ensuring there are no lumps and the mixture is smooth.
- Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping with a spatula, blending it in carefully to keep the mixture light and fluffy.
- Assemble the Pie: Spoon the peanut butter filling into the graham cracker crust and smooth the top evenly with a spatula.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours to allow it to firm up properly before serving.
- Garnish and Serve: Just before serving, sprinkle the chopped peanuts on top and drizzle with chocolate syrup or melted chocolate if desired for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can make a homemade graham cracker crust or substitute a chocolate cookie crust for a different flavor base.
- This pie can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator to save time on the day of serving.
