★Ingredients
Crust:
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (or crushed peanuts for added texture)
Filling:
1 cup creamy peanut butter
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Topping:
Whipped cream or a stabilized whipped topping
★Instructions
- Prepare the crust:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs (or crushed peanuts) and sugar. Add the melted butter and mix until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool completely.
- Make the filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and peanut butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until well combined.
- Assemble the pie:
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust and spread it evenly.
- Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until set.
- Add the topping:
- Before serving, top the pie with additional whipped cream or a stabilized whipped topping for decoration.
- Serve and
- enjoy!