Homemade Peanut Butter Pie Recipe
Prep Time:
4 hours, 15 minutes
Cook Time:
8 minutes
Servings:
8 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter.
  3. Mix with a hand mixer until the texture resembles wet sand.
  4. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
  5. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, then let cool for 30 minutes.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
  7. Add the peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until fully combined and creamy.
  8. Fold in the whipped topping until the filling is smooth and fluffy.
  9. Spoon the filling into the prepared crust and spread it evenly. Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or until firm.
  10. Decorate with additional whipped topping, chocolate syrup, or crushed peanuts if desired, slice, and serve.