No Bake Peanut Butter Pie
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5
No Bake Peanut Butter Pie
Description
This No Bake Peanut Butter Pie starts by beating softened cream cheese until fluffy. Powdered sugar and creamy peanut butter are added and beaten until smooth, followed by gradual incorporation of milk and vanilla extract. The filling is folded gently with whipped topping to maintain lightness, then spooned into a chocolate cookie pie crust, which adds a contrasting texture and flavor.
The pie is refrigerated overnight to set, which helps the filling firm to a sliceable consistency while blending the peanut butter and cream cheese flavors. The chocolate cookie crust complements the peanut butter taste without the need for baking.
This dessert is suitable for serving chilled and can be topped as desired. Its ease of preparation and no-bake method make it convenient for times when oven use is limited. It keeps in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days and can also be frozen for about 3 months if properly wrapped.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2/3 cup peanut butter regular, not the "natural" oil on top variety, creamy
- 6 tablepsoons milk half and half can also be used, whole
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 carton whipped topping Cool Whip works perfectly, frozen, thawed
- 1 chocolate cookie pie crust
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy.
- Beat in sugar and peanut butter. Gradually add milk, then the vanilla.
- Fold in whipped topping; spoon into the crust. Sprinkle with desired topping.
- Chill overnight prior to serving.
Notes
- Store the pie covered in the refrigerator for 3-5 days to maintain freshness.
- Freeze the pie wrapped tightly for up to 3 months for longer storage.
- Use a smooth, creamy peanut butter, avoiding natural varieties with separated oil for best texture.
- Chilling overnight before serving helps the filling set properly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 316 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 316kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 203mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 191mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 431IU | 9% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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