Description
This creamy and luscious Peanut Butter Cream Pie combines a smooth peanut butter and cream cheese filling with a light whipped cream texture, all nestled in a crisp graham cracker crust. Perfect for peanut butter lovers, this no-bake dessert is easy to prepare and chilled to perfection for a satisfyingly rich and indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 prepared graham cracker crust (9-inch)
Peanut Butter Filling
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped Cream
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar (for whipped cream)
Toppings (Optional)
- Crushed peanuts or chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and creamy peanut butter together until the mixture is smooth and creamy. This creates a rich base for the pie.
- Add sweetness and flavor: Mix in 1 cup of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, beating until all ingredients are well combined and the filling is sweetened perfectly.
- Whip the cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream with ¼ cup powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, ensuring the whipped cream is light and holds its shape.
- Incorporate whipped cream: Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture to lighten the texture, then fold in the remaining whipped cream carefully until fully incorporated, maintaining the airy consistency.
- Assemble the pie: Spoon the creamy filling into the prepared graham cracker crust. Spread evenly and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Chill: Refrigerate the assembled pie for at least 4 hours or until firm to allow the flavors to meld and the filling to set properly.
- Finish and serve: Just before serving, optionally top the pie with additional whipped cream, crushed peanuts, or chocolate shavings for added texture and visual appeal. Slice the pie and serve chilled.
Notes
- For extra richness and decoration, drizzle melted chocolate or caramel sauce over each slice before serving.
- You can substitute the graham cracker crust with a chocolate cookie crust to add a deeper flavor contrast.
- Store leftover pie covered tightly in the refrigerator for up to 4 days to maintain freshness and texture.
