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A cool, creamy peanut butter filling nestled inside a buttery graham cracker crust. This no-bake dessert is easy to assemble and perfect for make-ahead occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (9-inch) graham cracker pie crust
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip, thawed or 3 cups homemade whipped cream, whipped to soft or medium peaks
  • Chopped peanuts for garnish

Instructions

  1. Make graham cracker crust by combining graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and a pinch of sugar; press evenly into a 9-inch pie pan using the bottom of a measuring cup.
  2. Chill the crust in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or 15 minutes in the freezer.
  3. Soften cream cheese to room temperature.
  4. Thaw Cool Whip or prepare 3 cups homemade whipped cream, whip to soft/medium peaks.
  5. In a large bowl, beat peanut butter and softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
  6. Add powdered sugar and beat until fully combined.
  7. Gently fold in thawed Cool Whip or whipped cream until light and airy.
  8. Pour the filling into the chilled crust and smooth the top.
  9. Refrigerate the pie at least 2 hours or overnight to set.
  10. Sprinkle chopped peanuts over the top just before serving.

Notes

Chill crust first to prevent sogginess., Soften cream cheese well for smooth filling., Fold whipped topping gently to keep filling light and airy., Adjust sweetness by modifying powdered sugar amount., Firm up soft filling by chilling longer or adding more powdered sugar., Press crust evenly with measuring cup bottom for stability., Slice after chilling using a sharp hot-water-dipped knife., Pie keeps well in refrigerator up to 5 days and freezes for 2 months., Variations include crunchy peanut butter, natural peanut butter with extra chilling, or homemade whipped cream instead of Cool Whip., For gluten-free option, use gluten-free graham crackers., For nut-free variation, substitute sunflower seed butter and omit peanut garnish.

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