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Easy Peanut Butter Pie

Nettie
This easy peanut butter pie is a no-bake dessert with a creamy peanut butter–cream cheese filling in a graham cracker or chocolate crust, topped with fluffy Cool Whip and candy garnish. Perfect for make-ahead entertaining!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
chilling time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 335 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and peanut butter until completely smooth and creamy.
  • Add the powdered sugar and vanilla; mix until fully combined and silky.
  • Using a spatula, gently fold in half of the Cool Whip until the filling looks light and evenly blended.
  • Spoon the filling into your prepared crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Spread the remaining half of the Cool Whip over the filling. Add chopped peanut butter cups (or your chosen topping).
  • Chill to set: Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, until firm.
  • Serve: For the cleanest slices, dip a sharp knife in hot water, wipe dry, and cut. If you froze the pie, let it rest at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

When it comes to the nutrition information provided for recipes, it’s important to keep in mind that it’s just an estimate. The actual nutritional values can vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Be mindful that any nutritional information provided is intended as a general guideline rather than exact values.

 

Tips & Tricks

  • Cream cheese temp: Room-temperature cream cheese blends smoother and prevents lumps.
  • Crust options: Graham cracker keeps it classic; chocolate cookie crust makes it Reese’s-adjacent and extra rich.
  • Fold gently: Overmixing the Cool Whip deflates the filling. Use broad, gentle folds for that cloud-like texture.
  • Flavor boosts: Add a pinch of fine sea salt or swirl in 1–2 Tbsp melted chocolate for contrast.

Storage

  • Refrigerate: Cover and refrigerate up to 5 days.
  • Freeze: Wrap well and freeze up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge for several hours, then rest on the counter 10–15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 9gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 0.1mgSodium: 226mgPotassium: 204mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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