Description
This Fluffy No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie is a creamy, easy-to-make dessert perfect for any occasion. With a luscious peanut butter filling blended with cream cheese and whipped topping, it rests on a crisp graham cracker crust and requires no baking, making it a quick and delightful treat especially suited for warm weather or last-minute gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
Crust
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust (9-inch)
Garnish (optional)
- Chopped peanuts
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and peanut butter together until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain and the mixture is uniform.
- Add sweetness and flavor: Mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until the ingredients are fully blended and the mixture is smooth.
- Fold in whipped topping: Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the peanut butter mixture using a spatula. This step lightens the filling, making it fluffy and airy.
- Assemble the pie: Spoon the creamy filling into the pre-made graham cracker crust. Use a spatula to smooth the top evenly, creating an attractive surface.
- Chill to set: Cover the pie with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight, to allow the filling to fully set and flavors to meld.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, optionally garnish with chopped peanuts, chocolate shavings, or an extra dollop of whipped topping to add texture and decoration.
Notes
- For a chocolate twist, substitute the graham cracker crust with an Oreo crust to add rich chocolate flavor.
- This pie can be frozen for a firmer texture; thaw slightly at room temperature before slicing to make cutting easier.
- Use creamy peanut butter for best texture; natural peanut butter may alter the consistency.
- Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
