Description
Indulge in the nostalgic taste of Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Pie, a creamy delight that is sure to impress at any gathering. With a rich peanut butter filling made from scratch, this pie combines the flavors of creamy peanut butter, smooth cream cheese, and fluffy whipped cream, all nestled in a perfectly baked crust. Whether you’re celebrating a holiday or simply treating yourself to a comforting dessert, this classic recipe will have your family and friends coming back for seconds. Plus, it’s easy to customize with toppings like chocolate drizzle or fresh berries. Enjoy the irresistible combination of flavors and textures that makes this pie an all-time favorite!
Ingredients
- 1 (9") baked pie crust
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 oz. cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- Optional: chopped peanuts
- Optional: flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare your pie crust by baking according to package or recipe instructions until golden brown. Let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat heavy cream with optional cream of tartar until stiff peaks form; refrigerate.
- In another bowl, combine cream cheese, peanut butter, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Gently fold in half of the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture; then fold in the remaining whipped cream.
- Pour filling into cooled crust and smooth out the top. Garnish with chopped peanuts and flaky sea salt.
- Chill for at least 3 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (112g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg