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Peanut Butter Pie

This peanut butter pie recipe is very easy to make. Garnish with peanut butter cups for an extra special treat!
Print Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 7446.8 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Electric Mixer (handheld or stand)
  • 1 Rubber Spatula
  • 1 Measuring Cups and Spoons

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 16 ounce container frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
  • 1 9-inch prepared graham cracker crust
  • 15 miniature chocolate-covered peanut butter cups such as Reese's, unwrapped

Instructions
 

  • Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Mix cream cheese, peanut butter, and confectioners' sugar together until smooth. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Fold in 1/2 of the whipped topping, then spoon the mixture into graham cracker crust. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Spread remaining whipped topping over the peanut butter mixture and garnish with peanut butter cups. Chill for at least 2 hours or overnight before serving. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Serve and enjoy! Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to room temperature for a lump-free, smooth filling. When folding in the whipped topping, do so gently to maintain its airy texture, which contributes to the pie's light consistency. Chilling for the full recommended time, or even overnight, is crucial for the pie to set properly, ensuring clean slices. For an elevated presentation and flavor, consider adding a thin layer of chocolate ganache over the crust before the peanut butter filling, or a sprinkle of finely chopped roasted peanuts or sea salt flakes on top for contrast.