Creamy Peanut Butter Pie

Instructions

1. Prepare the peanut butter crumbles. In a medium bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar. Mix until crumbly. Set aside half of the mixture for topping the pie later. This creates the sweet, crunchy peanut butter layer that will add texture to the pie.
2. Make the filling. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This will be the creamy base for your pie filling.
3. Layer the peanut butter crumbles. Spread half of the peanut butter crumbles evenly across the bottom of the graham cracker pie crust. This forms a sweet and crunchy base for the filling.
4. Prepare the pudding mixture. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and vanilla pudding mix until it thickens, about 2 minutes. The pudding should be thick enough to hold its shape when folded into the cream cheese mixture.
5. Combine the filling. Gently fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture, stirring until fully combined and smooth. This creates a rich, creamy filling for your pie.
6. Assemble the pie. Pour the creamy filling over the peanut butter crumbles in the pie crust, spreading it evenly. Top with the remaining peanut butter crumbles, sprinkling them over the top of the filling.
7. Chill the pie. Place the pie in the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours, allowing the filling to firm up and set. The chilling time helps the pie hold together when sliced.
8. Serve. After chilling, slice and serve this rich, creamy pie. It’s perfect as a dessert on its own, or you can pair it with whipped cream or fresh berries for an extra touch.

Serving Notes

This pie is best served chilled, straight from the fridge, when the filling has set and the flavors have had time to develop. If you prefer, you can top it with additional whipped cream or even drizzle some chocolate syrup over the top for an extra indulgent finish. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 20 minutes  |  Chill Time: 4 hours  |  Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes

Servings: 8  |  Calories: Approx. 480 kcal per slice