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A delicious plate of Decadent Peanut Butter Pie Recipe

Decadent Peanut Butter Pie

This rich and creamy peanut butter pie is a no-bake dessert that's perfect for any occasion. Easy to make and utterly irresistible!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 3 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 8 tbsp unsalted butter melted
Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted, divided
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 bar chocolate shaved, for topping

Equipment

  • 9-inch Pie Plate

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 F.
  2. Combine the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter until mixture is moist. Press into a 9-inch pie plate.
  3. Bake the crust in the oven until toasted, about 10-12 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, beat softened cream cheese, ¾ cup powdered sugar, peanut butter, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl until soft and light. If using a stand mixer, use the paddle attachment.
  5. In a separate bowl, make the whipped cream. Using the whisk attachment of your mixer or a balloon whisk, whisk heavy cream until thick. Add remaining ¼ cup of powdered sugar and whisk until stiff peaks form.
  6. Add 2 cups of whipped cream to the peanut butter mixture and beat until combined and creamy. Reserve the remaining whipped cream in a covered bowl in the refrigerator.
  7. Smooth the peanut butter filling into the baked graham cracker crust with a spatula. Chill in the refrigerator until set, about 3-4 hours.
  8. Once the pie is set, spoon reserved whipped cream on top and spread to cover. Sprinkle shaved chocolate over top. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Notes

This pie is best served chilled. For a twist, consider adding a layer of banana slices between the crust and filling for a peanut butter banana pie.