Peanut Butter Pie Without Cool Whip Or Heavy Cream
If you're a fan of peanut butter, then you'll absolutely love this delicious peanut butter pie recipe that doesn't require any cool whip or heavy cream. This recipe is perfect for those who are lactose intolerant or simply don't like the taste of cool whip or heavy cream in their desserts.
Ingredients
For the crust, you'll need:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the filling, you'll need:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
3. Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie dish and bake for 7-8 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool completely.
4. In a large mixing bowl, beat the peanut butter, powdered sugar, softened butter, vanilla extract, and salt until creamy.
5. In a separate mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
6. Fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until well combined.
7. Pour the mixture into the cooled pie crust and smooth out the top.
8. Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
Variations
If you want to switch things up, here are a few variations you can try:
- Add chopped peanuts on top for some extra crunch.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the top of the pie for a chocolate-peanut butter combination.
- Use a chocolate cookie crust instead of a graham cracker crust.
- Add a layer of chocolate ganache on top of the pie before refrigerating.
Conclusion
This peanut butter pie without cool whip or heavy cream is an easy and delicious dessert that will satisfy any peanut butter lover's cravings. With a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you'll have a creamy and dreamy pie in no time. Give it a try and let us know what you think!