Description
This delicious No Bake Cream Cheese Peanut Butter Pie combines a creamy peanut butter filling with a crunchy graham cracker crust. Perfectly chilled and topped with chopped peanuts, mini chocolate chips, and a peanut butter drizzle, this pie is a rich and indulgent dessert that requires no baking and only a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
For Garnish
- Chopped peanuts
- Mini chocolate chips
- Peanut butter drizzle
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix well until the crumbs are evenly coated. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust. Place the crust in the refrigerator to chill and set while you prepare the filling.
- Make the filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and creamy peanut butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until fully incorporated and fluffy.
- Assemble the pie: Remove the chilled crust from the refrigerator. Spread the peanut butter filling evenly into the crust, using a spatula to smooth the surface for a clean finish.
- Chill the pie: Place the assembled pie back into the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours, allowing the filling to set properly and develop its creamy texture.
- Garnish: Before serving, top the pie with chopped peanuts, mini chocolate chips, and an optional drizzle of peanut butter to add texture, flavor, and an appealing presentation.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature to avoid lumps in the filling.
- You can substitute crunchy peanut butter if you prefer added texture in the filling.
- Make sure to whip the cream to stiff peaks to maintain a stable, fluffy filling.
- This pie must be kept refrigerated and served cold.
- Storage: Keep any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
