Description
Creamy peanut butter pie delivers a luxurious dessert experience straight from American comfort cuisine. Smooth chocolate ganache and silky peanut butter filling create a rich masterpiece you cannot resist enjoying with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (270 grams) creamy conventional peanut butter
- 8 ounces (227 grams) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup (240 grams) heavy whipping cream
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- ¾ cup (94 grams) powdered sugar plus 2 tablespoons, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings:
- Melted peanut butter
- Melted chocolate
- Mini Reese’s cups
- Peanut butter chips
Instructions
- Prepare a 9-inch pie plate and preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Pulverize graham crackers and granulated sugar in a food processor until finely ground.
- Incorporate melted unsalted butter into the cracker mixture and pulse until evenly moistened.
- Firmly press the crust mixture into the bottom and sides of the pie plate using the base of a measuring cup.
- Bake the crust until it releases a nutty aroma, approximately 10 to 12 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow the crust to cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a large mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, and creamy peanut butter using an electric mixer.
- Beat the mixture until light, airy, and smooth, which takes around 3 minutes.
- In a separate clean bowl, whip heavy cream until it thickens and becomes voluminous.
- Add remaining powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the whipped cream.
- Continue whipping until stiff, defined peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture, maintaining its airy texture.
- Pour the filling into the cooled graham cracker crust, ensuring an even distribution.
- Freeze for 3 hours or refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours until the pie sets completely.
- Melt peanut butter and chocolate separately in microwave-safe containers.
- Transfer each melted ingredient into separate resealable plastic bags.
- Snip a tiny corner from each bag to create a makeshift piping tool.
- Drizzle melted peanut butter and chocolate artfully across the pie’s surface.
- Garnish with miniature Reese’s peanut butter cups and peanut butter chips.
- Slice and serve chilled for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Prep ahead by chilling your mixing bowls and whisk to help whip cream faster and create perfect peaks.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to blend smoothly and prevent lumpy filling texture.
- Freeze the pie for a firmer, ice cream-like consistency or refrigerate for a softer, mousse-like dessert.
- Use a food processor to create the most uniform and compact graham cracker crust possible.
- Drizzle chocolate and peanut butter designs right before serving to maintain their glossy, fresh appearance.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for a make-ahead treat that lasts weeks.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg