Easy No Bake Peanut Butter (Printer-Friendly)

Creamy peanut butter filling atop a graham cracker crust for an effortless, rich dessert experience.

# 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 teaspoon salt
07 - 1 cup powdered sugar
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 medium bowl. Press the mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie plate. Refrigerate to set while preparing the filling.
02 - In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and creamy peanut butter with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until smooth and creamy.
03 - Add powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture and blend until fully combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until evenly incorporated.
05 - Spread the peanut butter filling evenly over the chilled graham cracker crust. Smooth the surface and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 to 6 hours or overnight to set.
06 - Optionally top with melted chocolate drizzle, chopped peanuts, whipped cream, or mini peanut butter cups before serving.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - For best texture, allow the pie to chill overnight to fully set the filling.