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Best Homemade Peanut Butter Pie

This creamy, rich peanut butter pie with a buttery graham cracker crust is a delightful dessert perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
For the filling
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipped cream
For garnish
  • Chocolate shavings or peanuts Optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
  2. Place the crust in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to help it firm up.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, blend the creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until smooth, then set aside.
  4. In another bowl, whip the heavy whipped cream until soft peaks form.
  5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture to keep it light and airy.
  6. Spoon the peanut butter filling into the chilled crust, smoothing the top.
  7. Cover the pie with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until set.
Serving
  1. Just before serving, add chocolate shavings or crushed peanuts on top.

Notes

This pie can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. It can also be frozen for up to 2 months. Let it thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving again.