Description
This No Bake Cream Cheese Peanut Butter Pie is a creamy, rich, and easy-to-make dessert featuring a crunchy graham cracker crust, a smooth peanut butter and cream cheese filling, and topped with chopped peanuts, mini chocolate chips, and a peanut butter drizzle. Perfect for when you want a decadent treat without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
For Garnish
- Chopped peanuts
- Mini chocolate chips
- Peanut butter drizzle
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until evenly mixed. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust. Refrigerate to set while you prepare the filling.
- Make the filling: Beat the softened cream cheese and creamy peanut butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture to create a light, fluffy filling.
- Assemble the pie: Spread the peanut butter filling evenly into the chilled graham cracker crust. Use a spatula to smooth the top for a clean finish.
- Chill the pie: Refrigerate the assembled pie for at least 4 hours to allow the filling to fully set and develop flavors.
- Garnish: Before serving, decorate the pie with chopped peanuts, mini chocolate chips, and drizzle peanut butter over the top for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- For best results, make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Use creamy peanut butter for a smoother texture; chunky peanut butter can be used if you want extra crunch.
- Refrigeration time is crucial to allow the pie to set properly; do not skip or shorten this step.
- You can substitute graham cracker crumbs with digestive biscuits if preferred.
- This pie should be stored in the refrigerator and consumed within 3 days for optimal freshness.
