Description
A luscious and creamy Peanut Butter Cream Pie featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, rich peanut butter and cream cheese filling, and fluffy whipped cream topping. This easy-to-make American dessert is perfect for peanut butter lovers and can be made with or without baking the crust.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
Optional Garnish
- Chopped peanuts
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture has the texture of wet sand. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust.
- Bake and cool crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until set and lightly golden. Remove from oven and allow it to cool completely before adding the filling.
- Make peanut butter filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and peanut butter together until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until fully combined.
- Whip cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, indicating the cream holds its shape well.
- Fold whipped cream into filling: Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture, carefully combining until no streaks remain and the filling is light and fluffy.
- Assemble pie: Spread the peanut butter filling evenly into the cooled graham cracker crust, smoothing the top with a spatula or back of a spoon.
- Chill to set: Refrigerate the assembled pie for at least 4 hours or until the filling is firm and set.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, optionally garnish the pie with chopped peanuts or chocolate shavings for added texture and flavor. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- For a no-bake version, skip baking the crust and instead chill it in the refrigerator to set before adding the filling.
- Use crunchy peanut butter in the filling if you prefer a bit of added texture.
- This pie freezes well; thaw completely in the refrigerator before serving.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened for easier mixing and smoother filling.
