Description
Creamy no bake peanut butter pie delights dessert enthusiasts with its silky smooth texture and rich nutty flavor. Chocolate graham cracker crust and whipped cream topping make this quick summer treat an irresistible indulgence you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (250 g) creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese (softened)
- 8 oz (225 g) whipped topping (like Cool Whip) or 1 cup whipped heavy cream
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (150 g) graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter (melted)
Topping Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- ¼ cup (60 ml) chocolate syrup or melted chocolate
- ¼ cup (30 g) chopped peanuts or mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers into fine, uniform particles and combine with sugar and melted butter, ensuring complete ingredient integration.
- Transfer the crumb mixture into a 9-inch pie dish, pressing firmly to create an even, compact crust that extends up the sides.
- Refrigerate the crust while preparing the filling to maintain its structural integrity.
- Utilize an electric mixer to blend peanut butter and cream cheese until achieving a smooth, homogeneous consistency.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, mixing thoroughly to eliminate any granular texture.
- Gently fold whipped topping into the peanut butter mixture, creating a light, airy filling with delicate peaks.
- Transfer the creamy filling into the chilled crust, using a spatula to distribute evenly and eliminate air pockets.
- Chill the pie in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing the filling to set and develop a rich, creamy texture.
- Optional: For an intensified firmness, place the pie in the freezer for 1-2 hours prior to serving.
- Before presentation, embellish with a drizzle of chocolate syrup and garnish with chopped peanuts or miniature chocolate chips for added visual appeal and textural contrast.
- Slice and serve the pie chilled, revealing its decadent layers and smooth, indulgent filling.
Notes
- Choose graham crackers with a fine, even crumb for the most stable and compact crust that holds together perfectly.
- Consider using a food processor to crush graham crackers into uniform, fine crumbs for a smoother crust texture.
- Swap regular cream cheese with dairy-free alternatives like cashew or almond-based cream cheese for a vegan-friendly version of the pie.
- Use natural peanut butter without added sugar to control the overall sweetness and create a more balanced flavor profile.
- Freeze the pie for a more ice cream-like dessert that’s refreshing during hot summer days.
- Add a pinch of sea salt to the filling to enhance the peanut butter’s rich, nutty flavor and create depth in the dessert.
- Opt for sugar-free whipped topping and powdered erythritol for a low-carb and diabetic-friendly alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 471
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 246 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg