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Creamy No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie Recipe with Crunchy Topping

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A quick and easy no-bake peanut butter pie featuring a silky smooth filling and a crunchy topping, perfect for any occasion and crowd-pleasing dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup chopped roasted peanuts
  • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons crushed pretzels

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until crumbs are evenly coated and hold together when pressed (3-5 minutes).
  2. Press the crust: Firmly press the crumb mixture into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Chill in the fridge for at least 15 minutes.
  3. Make the peanut butter filling: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth (2-3 minutes). Add peanut butter and powdered sugar, mixing until silky and lump-free.
  4. Whip the cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip heavy cream with vanilla extract until stiff peaks form (5-7 minutes).
  5. Fold whipped cream into peanut butter mixture gently using a spatula to preserve airiness.
  6. Assemble the pie: Spoon the filling into the chilled crust and smooth the top.
  7. Add the crunchy topping: Sprinkle chopped peanuts, mini chocolate chips, and crushed pretzels evenly over the top.
  8. Chill the pie: Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Notes

Use softened cream cheese at room temperature to avoid lumps. Whip cream to stiff peaks for airy texture. Gently fold whipped cream into filling to keep it light. Chill pie overnight for best results. Dip knife in hot water before slicing for clean cuts. For dairy-free or gluten-free options, substitute ingredients as suggested.

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