Description
This Creamy Peanut Butter Pie features a rich and fluffy peanut butter cream cheese filling set atop a buttery graham cracker crust. Easy to prepare and perfect for dessert, this no-bake pie is chilled to achieve its signature creamy texture, making it a delicious treat for peanut butter lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 15 Graham Crackers, crushed
- ¼ Cup Unsalted Butter, melted
Filling
- ½ Cup Peanut Butter
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Crush the graham crackers finely using a Ziploc bag and rolling pin or a food processor. Melt the butter in the microwave, then mix it thoroughly with the crushed graham crackers until well combined.
- Bake the crust: Spray a pie pan generously with cooking spray. Press the graham cracker mixture firmly into the pie pan, covering the bottom and coming halfway up the edges. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove and allow to cool completely.
- Make the filling: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together peanut butter and softened cream cheese until smooth and well combined. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing again until fully incorporated.
- Incorporate the Cool Whip: Add the Cool Whip one spoonful at a time. Mix the first spoonful thoroughly with the mixer to integrate it fully, then gently fold in the remaining Cool Whip by hand after each addition, preserving a light and fluffy texture.
- Assemble and chill: Spoon the peanut butter filling into the cooled crust, spreading it evenly. Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours to set before serving. Enjoy your creamy, delicious peanut butter pie!
Notes
- Make sure cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
- Crush graham crackers finely to ensure a firm crust.
- Folding the Cool Whip gently keeps the filling light and fluffy.
- Chill the pie for a minimum of 2 hours; overnight chilling is even better for optimal texture.
- Use natural peanut butter or one without added sugar for a healthier version.
