Description
This Easy Peanut Butter Pie is a creamy, no-bake dessert perfect for peanut butter lovers. Made with a smooth blend of cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and whipped topping, all layered into a graham cracker crust, it’s a quick and satisfying treat that requires minimal effort and time. Chill it for a few hours to set, then garnish with chopped peanuts and a drizzle of chocolate syrup for an irresistible finish.
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 the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Add Sweetness: Mix in the powdered sugar until it is fully incorporated and the mixture is evenly blended.
- Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping, combining it carefully to keep the filling light and fluffy.
- Assemble the Pie: Spoon the peanut butter filling into the graham cracker pie crust, smoothing the top evenly with a spatula for a clean finish.
- Chill: Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or until the filling is firm and set.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, optionally sprinkle chopped peanuts on top and drizzle with chocolate syrup or melted chocolate to enhance flavor and presentation.
Notes
- For a homemade touch, you can prepare your own graham cracker crust or substitute with a chocolate cookie crust.
- This pie can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator to develop flavors and firmness.
