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A slice of delicious peanut butter pie, topped with chocolate pieces and peanut butter cup crumbles.

Favorite No Bake Dessert: A Delicious Peanut Butter Pie

This recipe makes a simple, rich peanut butter pie that requires no oven time. It sets up well and provides a satisfying dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs about 12 full sheets
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter not natural style
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed like Cool Whip
Topping (Optional)
  • 1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons miniature chocolate chips for garnish

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie plate
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

  1. Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Pour in the melted butter and mix until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
  2. Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Place the crust in the freezer while you prepare the filling.
  3. Make the filling: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened cream cheese until it is smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  4. Add the peanut butter and powdered sugar to the cream cheese. Beat on medium speed until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
  5. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping using a rubber spatula until no white streaks remain. Be careful not to deflate the whipped topping.
  6. Spoon the filling into the chilled graham cracker crust. Spread the top evenly.
  7. Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, or until firm. Three hours is usually sufficient for setting.
  8. Before serving, top the pie with additional whipped cream and sprinkle with miniature chocolate chips, if you choose to use them.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a thicker crust, you can bake the crust for 8 minutes at 350 degrees F before chilling, but this step is not necessary for a no-bake version.

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