Description
Peanut Butter Pie I is a rich, creamy, no-bake dessert that perfectly blends smooth peanut butter with a light, fluffy texture. Nestled in a chocolate cookie crust, this indulgent treat delivers a delicious balance of sweetness and nuttiness—perfect for gatherings or a comforting homemade dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ¼ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
- softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs, ¼ cup white sugar, and ¼ cup melted butter until well combined.
- Press mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish, then bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese, 1 cup creamy peanut butter, and 1 cup white sugar until smooth.
- Add softened unsalted butter and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the peanut butter mixture.
- Pour the filling into the cooled cookie crust and smooth the top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Make sure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth filling.
- Chill overnight for best texture and flavor.
- Garnish with chocolate drizzle, crushed peanuts, or whipped cream.
- Use a graham cracker crust as an alternative if preferred.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Peanut Butter Pie, dessert, chocolate crust, creamy filling, American dessert