Description
Enjoy a delightful Peanut Butter Pie with a buttery graham cracker crust and a light, fluffy peanut butter filling. This creamy dessert can be topped with melted chocolate and chopped peanuts for an extra treat, making it perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional, for topping)
- Chopped peanuts (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until well-coated and resembles wet sand.
- Pour the mixture into a 9-inch pie pan, pressing it firmly into the bottom and up the sides.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat the creamy peanut butter on medium speed until smooth (about 1 minute).
- Gradually mix in the powdered sugar until fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract on high speed until stiff peaks form (3-5 minutes).
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until well combined.
- Pour the peanut butter filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Microwave chocolate chips in 30-second intervals until melted and smooth.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the pie in a decorative pattern.
- Sprinkle chopped peanuts over the chocolate drizzle if desired.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the pie into wedges, dipping the knife in warm water for clean cuts.
- Serve chilled, optionally topped with a dollop of whipped cream.
- Cover and refrigerate leftovers for up to 5 days.
- Wrap and freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider using dark chocolate chips for the topping.
- This pie can be made a day in advance, making it a great option for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes