Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Pie
A creamy, nostalgic peanut butter pie featuring a rich filling in a crisp cookie crust, perfect for a classic dessert treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (8 oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until evenly moistened. Press mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate to form the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat peanut butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; continue beating until well combined.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully incorporated.
- Pour filling into the prepared crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Sprinkle chopped peanuts over the top if desired for added texture and garnish.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until firm.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
For extra indulgence, drizzle melted chocolate on top before serving or add chocolate chips to the filling.
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