Peanut Butter Pie

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Rich and creamy no-bake dessert with a chocolate cookie crust
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This decadent Peanut Butter Pie is the ultimate comfort dessert, featuring a buttery chocolate cookie crust and a luscious, smooth filling made from cream cheese and creamy peanut butter. The rich, velvety texture is perfectly balanced by a hint of sweetness, topped with fluffy whipped topping and delicate chocolate shavings for an elegant finish. Ideal for potlucks, family gatherings, or a special treat on a rainy afternoon, this no-bake pie requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor. It’s a crowd-pleaser that bridges the gap between simple homemade goodness and sophisticated bakery-style desserts.

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Peanut Butter Pie

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 2457.0

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This decadent Peanut Butter Pie is the ultimate comfort dessert, featuring a buttery chocolate cookie crust and a luscious, smooth filling made from cream cheese and creamy peanut butter. The rich, velvety texture is perfectly balanced by a hint of sweetness, topped with fluffy whipped topping and delicate chocolate shavings for an elegant finish. Ideal for potlucks, family gatherings, or a special treat on a rainy afternoon, this no-bake pie requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor. It&# 226;ÂÂs a crowd-pleaser that bridges the gap between simple homemade goodness and sophisticated bakery-style desserts.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400ðF (200ðC).
  2. Crush chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs in a food processor or sealed bag.
  3. Mix cookie crumbs with softened margarine until combined.
  4. Press mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie pan.
  5. Bake crust for 5 minutes, then remove and let cool completely.
  6. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth and creamy.
  7. Pour filling into the cooled crust.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
  9. Top with whipped topping and chocolate shavings before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 2457.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 135.0g208%
Saturated Fat 81.0g405%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 108.0mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 265.5g89%
Dietary Fiber 49.5g198%
Sugars 207.0g
Protein 22.5g45%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

For a vegan version, use dairy-free margarine, vegan cream cheese, and plant-based milk and whipped topping.

Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Ensure cream cheese and peanut butter are fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling.

You can substitute chocolate sandwich cookies with graham crackers for a different flavor profile.

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