Description
Creamy “Peanut Butter Pie” brings indulgent comfort to dessert tables with rich, silky layers of nutty goodness. Chocolate graham cracker crust and fluffy filling promise sweet satisfaction you’ll savor to the last delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 prepared graham cracker crust
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Filling and Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
Garnish:
- 2 tbsp chocolate shavings
- 2 tbsp whipped cream
Instructions
- Thoroughly soften cream cheese at room temperature for smooth blending.
- Whip cream cheese with peanut butter using an electric mixer until completely uniform and creamy.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar into the peanut butter mixture, beating until light and fluffy.
- In a separate chilled bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, creating a voluminous texture.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture, maintaining the airy consistency.
- Transfer the silky filling into the prepared graham cracker crust, spreading evenly with a spatula.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup across the surface in an artistic zigzag pattern.
- Sprinkle chopped peanuts generously over the chocolate drizzle for added crunch.
- Refrigerate the pie for minimum 4 hours or overnight to allow complete setting and flavor melding.
- Before serving, garnish with delicate chocolate shavings and dollops of whipped cream.
- Slice with a clean, sharp knife and serve chilled for optimal texture and taste experience.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure ultra-smooth blending without lumps.
- Chill mixing bowls beforehand for faster and more stable whipped cream formation.
- Opt for natural peanut butter with minimal added sugars for a richer, more authentic flavor profile.
- Consider gluten-free graham crackers to make this dessert suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg