Description
This No Bake Peanut Butter Pie is a rich and creamy dessert that requires no baking, making it the perfect treat for warm days. With simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a pie that delivers maximum flavor impact.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 graham cracker crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional toppings: chocolate syrup, finely chopped roasted peanuts, mini chocolate chips, peanut butter cups, extra whipped cream
Instructions
- Prepare Your Crust & Chill: If you're using a store-bought graham cracker crust, great! If making your own, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and a tablespoon or two of sugar. Press firmly into a 9-inch pie plate. Regardless of which you choose, place the crust in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Whip the Cream: In a large, very clean mixing bowl (preferably chilled, along with your whisk attachments!), pour in the cold heavy whipping cream. Add about 1/4 cup of the powdered sugar and the vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Set aside in the fridge while you prepare the peanut butter filling.
- Make the Peanut Butter Base: In a separate large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and the remaining powdered sugar together on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Add the creamy peanut butter and beat until well combined and fluffy.
- Fold in the Whipped Cream: Gently fold about half of your prepared whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture using a rubber spatula. Once mostly combined, fold in the remaining whipped cream until no streaks remain.
- Fill the Crust & Chill: Spoon the entire peanut butter filling mixture into your chilled graham cracker crust. Spread it evenly and smooth out the top. Place the pie back into the refrigerator to chill for at least 4-6 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Serve & Enjoy: Once your No Bake Peanut Butter Pie is thoroughly chilled and firm, it's ready to serve! Garnish with your favorite toppings and slice with a sharp knife.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps. Chill your mixing bowl and whisk for the best whipped cream. Don't rush the chill time for the pie to set properly.