Description
Creamy peanut butter pie delivers pure indulgence in every delightful slice. Silky smooth filling nestled in a graham cracker crust promises a blissful dessert experience you’ll savor to the last delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham crackers, crushed
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Crushed peanuts (optional)
- Chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a golden-brown graham cracker crust by blending crushed crackers with sugar and melted butter. Carefully mold the mixture into a 9-inch pie dish, ensuring an even layer across bottom and sides.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Allow complete cooling before proceeding.
- Whip cream until stiff peaks form in a separate bowl, creating a light and airy texture.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until the mixture becomes silky and uniform.
- Gently incorporate the whipped cream into the peanut butter base, folding carefully to maintain the mixture’s delicate volume.
- Transfer the creamy filling into the cooled crust, using a spatula to distribute evenly and create a smooth surface.
- Refrigerate the pie for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing it to set and develop a firm consistency.
- Prior to serving, optionally enhance the pie with a garnish of whipped cream, crushed peanuts, and delicate chocolate shavings.
- Slice into wedges and serve chilled, storing any remaining portions in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Substitute graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or oat-based crackers for a celiac-friendly version.
- Use reduced-fat cream cheese and natural peanut butter to create a lighter, healthier variation of the dessert.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a pinch of sea salt or drizzling melted dark chocolate over the pie surface before chilling.
- Freeze the pie for a more ice cream-like texture and serve as a refreshing summer dessert alternative.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg