The Best Easy Peanut Butter Pie Recipe
Ah, peanut butter pie. It’s a delight that combines the creamy, nutty flavor of peanut butter with the sweetness of chocolate and a smooth, fluffy filling. If you’re like me—a fan of quick, delicious desserts—you’ll love how simple it is to whip this up.
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Servings: 8
Calories: 616kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 7 tablespoons 99 g unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 14 whole 196 g chocolate graham cracker sheets
- 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
For the Filling:
- 1 cup 240 g cold heavy whipping cream
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¾ cup 94 g confectioners’ sugar, plus 2 tablespoons, divided
- 8 ounces 227 g full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup 270 g smooth, classic peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the Topping:
- Peanut butter chips
- Mini peanut butter cups
- Silky melted chocolate
- Warm drizzled peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped roasted peanuts for crunch
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Crust
- To start, preheat your kitchen but not your oven. I promise, there’s no baking involved.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, crushed chocolate graham crackers, and brown sugar. Mix until the ingredients come together—kind of like a damp sandcastle that holds its shape.
- Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie dish evenly along the bottom and up the sides. Make sure it’s compact; this crust will be your solid base!
- Pop it in the fridge while you prepare the filling. The coolness will help set it a little.
Step 2: Make the Filling
- In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until it creates soft peaks. This’ll take a couple of minutes. You want it light and airy, like fresh whipped cloud fluff.
- In another bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, peanut butter, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until smooth. You want this mix to be creamy without any lumps—like a cozy hug for your taste buds.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture, trying to retain as much volume as possible. This step helps to keep your filling light.
Step 3: Assemble the Pie
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust. Use a spatula to smooth it over the top gently.
Step 4: Add the Toppings
- Now, the fun part! Drizzle the top with melted chocolate and warm peanut butter. Sprinkle on the peanut butter chips, chopped peanuts, and mini peanut butter cups. Your pie will look like a decadent dessert worthy of a bakery window.
Step 5: Chill
- Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or even overnight to let the flavors deepen.
Notes
- Use real cream cheese. It provides the best flavor and texture.
- Don't skimp on chilling time. Allowing it to set helps the slices come out clean.
- Adjust sweetness. If you prefer a less sweet filling, reduce the sugar.
- Try natural peanut butter. It can give a different texture; just ensure it’s well-stirred.
- Chill your bowl and whisk. If you’re whipping cream, chilling the tools can help you achieve peaks more easily