Peanut Butter Pie

Ingredients

Method

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   For the Crust In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press the crumb mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Use the back of a spoon or the bottom of a measuring cup to firmly press the crumbs. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.

3. 3

   For the Filling In a large mixing bowl, beat the creamy peanut butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until well combined. Pour the filling into the cooled pie crust and smooth the top with a spatula.

4. 4

   Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the filling to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or overnight until it is completely chilled and set.

5. 5

   For the Topping In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the chilled pie filling, covering it completely. Sprinkle the chopped peanuts on top for garnish, if desired.