Easy No Bake Peanut Butter (Printer-Friendly)

Silky peanut butter filling combined with a crunchy graham cracker crust for a creamy, rich dessert.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Graham Cracker Crust

01 - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Filling

04 - 225 grams (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
05 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
06 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish. Refrigerate to set while preparing filling.
02 - Beat softened cream cheese and peanut butter with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy.
03 - Add powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla extract to the peanut butter mixture. Mix until fully combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
05 - Gently fold whipped cream into peanut butter mixture until evenly incorporated.
06 - Spread the filling evenly over the chilled crust, smoothing the top.
07 - Refrigerate the assembled dish for at least 4 to 6 hours or overnight for optimal texture.
08 - Top with melted chocolate drizzle, chopped peanuts, whipped cream, mini peanut butter cups, or preferred toppings as desired.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - Ensure the cream cheese is softened for a smoother filling.
02 - Chilling the pie overnight improves the texture and flavor melding.