Description
This No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie is a creamy, rich dessert featuring a smooth peanut butter and cream cheese filling in a crunchy graham cracker crust. Topped with whipped topping and optional chopped peanuts and chocolate sauce, it’s an easy-to-make pie that requires no baking and is perfect for a quick, delicious treat.
Ingredients
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Pie Crust
- 1 premade graham cracker pie crust
Filling
- 3/4 cup peanut butter
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 8 oz whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
Topping
- 4 oz whipped topping
- Chopped salted peanuts (optional, for garnish)
- Chocolate sauce (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, peanut butter, and confectioners’ sugar. Whip the mixture until it is smooth and well blended, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold in 8 oz of whipped topping into the peanut butter mixture. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated and the filling is light and airy.
- Assemble Pie: Pour the prepared filling into the premade graham cracker pie crust. Use a spatula to spread the filling evenly, filling the crust completely.
- Add Topping: Spread the additional 4 oz of whipped topping evenly over the top of the filled pie. Smooth the topping to the edges to create an even layer.
- Chill: Place the pie in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to set and the flavors to develop.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, top the pie with chopped salted peanuts and a drizzle of chocolate sauce, if desired. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- Be sure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Folding the whipped topping gently helps keep the filling light and airy.
- Chilling the pie for at least 2 hours is essential for the filling to set properly.
- Optional garnishes add texture and extra flavor but can be omitted.
- Use a premade crust to keep this recipe quick and easy with no baking required.
