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Beating the cream cheese completely smooth before adding peanut butter is what prevents lumps from ever forming in the filling - trying to fix them once the peanut butter goes in almost never fully works. A press-in graham cracker crust needs no oven at all, so from mixing bowl to sliced pie, this whole dessert never touches heat.
Per serving
520kcal
Calories
10g
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
0 min
Servings
8 people
Difficulty
easy
Protein
38g
Carbs
38g
Fat
2g
Fiber
28g
Sugar
Follow step-by-step with voice guidance.
In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar, mixing until the texture resembles wet sand.
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish, using the back of a spoon to compact it evenly.
Refrigerate the crust for at least 20 minutes to firm up while you make the filling.
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until completely smooth and free of lumps.
Add the peanut butter and powdered sugar, beating until well combined and smooth.
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks, then gently fold it into the peanut butter mixture in two additions until fully incorporated.
Spread the filling evenly into the chilled crust, smoothing the top.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until fully set.
Before serving, drizzle with melted chocolate or chocolate syrup and sprinkle with chopped peanuts if desired.
Beat the Cream Cheese Smooth First: Getting it fully lump-free before adding the peanut butter is much easier than trying to smooth out lumps afterward, which rarely works completely. Whip the Cream to Stiff, Not Soft, Peaks: A firmer whip holds its structure better when folded into the dense peanut butter mixture, helping the filling set properly. Give It Enough Time to Chill: A full 4 hours (or overnight) is needed for the pie to set firmly enough to slice cleanly - cutting into it too early results in a filling that's still too soft.
Yes, a pre-made 9-inch graham cracker crust works as a convenient shortcut and saves prep time.
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