Decadent Peanut Butter Pie Recipe
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Servings:
8 Slices
Ingredients
  • 3 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar, sifted, divided
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 bar of chocolate, shaved, for topping
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 325 F.
  2. Combine the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter until mixture is moist. Press into a 9-inch pie plate.
  3. Bake the crust in the oven until toasted, about 10-12 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, beat softened cream cheese, ¾ cup powdered sugar, peanut butter, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl until soft and light. If using a stand mixer, use the paddle attachment.
  5. In a separate bowl, make the whipped cream. Using the whisk attachment of your mixer or a balloon whisk, whisk heavy cream until thick. Add remaining ¼ cup of powdered sugar and whisk until stiff peaks form.
  6. Add 2 cups of whipped cream to the peanut butter mixture and beat until combined and creamy. Reserve the remaining 2 cups of whipped cream in a covered bowl in the refrigerator.
  7. Smooth the peanut butter filling into the baked graham cracker crust with a spatula. Chill in the refrigerator until set, about 3-4 hours.
  8. Once the pie is set, spoon reserved whipped cream on top and spread to cover. Sprinkle shaved chocolate over top. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.