Description
No-bake peanut butter pie layers a crunchy chocolate crust with creamy, dreamy filling like a peanut butter cup in slice form. Fifteen minutes of prep, then chill and enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Base:
- 1 graham cracker crust
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup whipped cream
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup chocolate syrup
Instructions
- Grab a large mixing bowl and combine 1 cup of peanut butter with 1 cup of cream cheese, using an electric mixer to create a silky, lump-free blend.
- Gradually incorporate 1 cup of powdered sugar into the mixture, beating until the texture becomes uniformly creamy and light.
- Tenderly fold 1 cup of whipped cream into the peanut butter base, ensuring a soft, airy consistency without deflating the whipped cream.
- Transfer the entire mixture into your prepared graham cracker crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula to create a smooth surface.
- Artfully drizzle ¼ cup of chocolate syrup across the top of the pie, creating delicate swirls or patterns that catch the eye.
- Place the pie in the refrigerator and chill for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing the filling to set completely and develop a rich, firm texture.
- Before serving, let the pie rest at room temperature for 10 minutes to soften slightly and make slicing easier.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to prevent lumps and create a silky-smooth filling.
- Opt for creamy peanut butter for the most consistent texture, avoiding natural varieties that separate.
- When folding whipped cream, use gentle circular motions to maintain the airy volume and prevent deflating the mixture.
- For a gluten-free version, swap the graham cracker crust with an almond flour or crushed nut-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Pies
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 to 10
- Calories: 395 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg