Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Pie With Graham Cracker Crust
Introduction
Are you a fan of peanut butter and cream cheese? Do you love the taste of graham cracker crust? If the answer is yes, then you are going to love this recipe for Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Pie with Graham Cracker Crust. This dessert is perfect for any occasion and will leave your taste buds wanting more.Ingredients
To make this delicious pie, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to make your Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Pie with Graham Cracker Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
- Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie dish, making sure to cover the bottom and sides evenly.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- In another bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
- Pour the mixture into the cooled graham cracker crust and smooth out the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours before serving.
Variations
If you want to mix things up a bit, try adding some of these variations to your Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Pie:
- Top the pie with chocolate chips or chopped peanuts for added texture and flavor.
- Swap out the graham cracker crust for an Oreo crust for a different taste.
- Add a layer of chocolate ganache to the top of the pie for an extra chocolatey kick.