Description
A nostalgic dessert featuring a creamy peanut butter filling topped with fluffy whipped cream, all nestled in a flaky graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups of graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup of granulated sugar
- ½ cup of unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup of creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup of powdered sugar
- 1 ⅓ cups of heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 8 oz of cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup of heavy whipping cream (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar (for topping)
- Chocolate shavings or crushed peanuts (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Start by preparing the crust. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a pie dish to create a uniform crust.
- Next, bake your crust in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 8-10 minutes, or until it’s slightly golden and fragrant. Allow it to cool completely.
- While the crust cools, prepare the filling. In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and peanut butter and use an electric mixer to blend until smooth. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar, ensuring it’s fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and vanilla extract until it forms soft peaks. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until fully incorporated.
- Pour the filling into your cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least four hours, allowing the filling to set.
- Once set, whip together the additional cup of heavy cream with the granulated sugar until soft peaks form. Spread this whipped cream over the top of the pie.
- For a little flair, sprinkle chocolate shavings or crushed peanuts on top for garnish. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
For healthier options, substitute Greek yogurt for cream cheese, granulated sugar for a sugar substitute, or use silken tofu for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg