Description
Creamy homemade Decadent Peanut Butter Pie blends rich chocolate and smooth peanut butter in a perfect dessert. Chocolate graham cracker crust and silky filling make this classic pie irresistible for those craving sweet comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (270 grams) creamy conventional peanut butter
- 8 oz (227 grams) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup (240 grams) heavy whipping cream
- ¾ cup (94 grams) powdered sugar plus 2 tbsps, divided
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Melted peanut butter
- Melted chocolate
- Mini Reese’s cups
- Peanut butter chips
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Pulverize graham crackers and sugar in a food processor, blend with melted butter until evenly moistened. Press mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie plate using a measuring cup base.
- Crust Baking: Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 10-12 minutes until a nutty aroma emerges. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Filling Mixing: Combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and peanut butter in a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until light and smooth, approximately 3 minutes.
- Cream Whipping: In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream with remaining powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the peanut butter mixture, maintaining its airy texture.
- Pie Assembly: Pour filling into the cooled graham cracker crust, ensuring even distribution. Freeze for 3 hours or refrigerate for 6 hours until completely set.
- Decorative Drizzle: Melt peanut butter and chocolate separately in microwave-safe containers. Transfer to resealable bags, snip corners, and artfully drizzle across the pie’s surface.
- Final Touches: Garnish with miniature Reese’s peanut butter cups and peanut butter chips. Slice and serve chilled for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Crust Consistency Check: Press graham cracker mixture firmly and evenly to create a solid, compact base that holds together when sliced.
- Cream Cheese Temperature: Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smoother blending and preventing lumps in the filling.
- Whipping Technique: Whip heavy cream carefully to avoid over-beating, which can cause a grainy texture and deflate the mixture.
- Chilling Strategy: Allow sufficient freezing or refrigeration time to achieve the perfect slice-able, creamy texture that holds its shape.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg