A rich, creamy, and nostalgic peanut butter pie just like Grandma used to make! This classic dessert features a smooth peanut butter filling in a buttery crust, topped with whipped cream and peanut butter crumbles.
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or crushed vanilla wafers)
- ¼ cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
For the Peanut Butter Crumbles:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
For the Filling:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
For the Topping:
- Whipped cream or Cool Whip
- Extra peanut butter crumbles (optional)
- Chocolate shavings or drizzle (optional)
Instructions:
- Make the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined.
- Press into a 9-inch pie pan and bake for 8-10 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Crumbles:
- In a small bowl, use a fork to mix powdered sugar and peanut butter until small crumbs form. Set aside.
- Make the Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add peanut butter, vanilla, and milk, mixing until creamy.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream until fully incorporated.
- Assemble the Pie:
- Sprinkle half of the peanut butter crumbles over the cooled crust.
- Spread the peanut butter filling evenly over the crumbles.
- Top with whipped cream and remaining peanut butter crumbles.
- Chill & Serve:
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to set.
- Slice and serve, optionally drizzling with melted chocolate.
Enjoy Grandma’s classic peanut butter pie with a glass of milk or coffee! 😊