It’s creamy, it’s dreamy, it’s everything you want in a decadent Peanut Butter Pie! Treat yourself!
Hi guys! How goes it? I decided to buck the let’s only eat healthy trend for the New Year and share this crazy delicious Creamy, Dreamy Peanut Butter Pie! Don’t hate me!
I really had all intentions of sharing my healthy and quite delicious Turkey Salad today, but it’s one day closer to the weekend and frankly, I thought this pie was more appropriate. Come on, we’ve all been working really hard hitting the gym and counting calories, so the weekend is the perfect time to enjoy something yummy and decadent. Are you buyin’ what I’m sellin’?? I hope so, because this one is totally worth blowing the diet and indulging in.
I made this pie for New Year’s Eve, and I’ve been dying to share it ever since. But with all the dieting going on and the people packing into the gym, I thought I better wait to bring it to the blog. So, since this is the last full week of January (can you believe it??), I wanted to treat you guys to something special. That’s just the kind of person I am!
You’re going to love how easy this pie is to whip up too. It’s got a fabulous chocolate graham cracker crust that you’ll only need three ingredients and mere minutes to make. And the filling is a simple mixture of heavy cream, cream cheese, peanut butter, light brown sugar, vanilla extract and some Reese’s Mini Peanut Butter Cups for garnish. So, a whopping total of less than 10 ingredients and you’ve got a pie that’s to die for! Enjoy my friends…you deserve it. And come to think of it, so do I!
P.S. Don’t forget to stop by the blog for Simple Saturday this weekend. I’ll be sharing a quick and simple treat for Valentine’s Day that will be perfect for the kids!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs about 11 full graham cracker sheets
- 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar firmly packed
- 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
- 1 small bag Reese's Mini Peanut Butter Cups for garnish if desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and sugar with a fork in a medium bowl until well combined. Press mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9 inch pie plate. Bake for 5 minutes. Set aside to cool completely.
- Pour heavy cream into a large bowl and mix with hand mixer at high speed until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- In another large bowl, add cream cheese, peanut butter, brown sugar and vanilla. Mix with hand mixer, on medium speed until smooth and creamy (and absolutely dreamy of course). Fold in the whipped cream with a spatula until well combined.
- Spoon into the graham cracker crust and smooth top. Place the pie in the freezer for one hour or until ready to serve. I like to take mine out of the freezer 30 minutes before I plan to serve. Garnish the top of the pie with mini Reese's cups, if desired.
I deserve pie! I’ve been so good! Seriously everything in moderation right? The more I restrict myself the more I want to eat everything in site. I love peanut butter and chocolate together – add in a chocolate crust and I’m in. Looks heavenly!
Yay for you Karen! Then you definitely need to try this one. Honestly, it’s so easy and so delish! Nothing better than peanut butter and chocolate right?!
Yowza! That looks so fabulous Mary Ann. I could do with a slice right now!
Thanks Alida! This one was devoured quickly! I’ve been dreaming of it since New Year’s!
I’m buying what you’re selling, Mary Ann! We are bombarded with healthy recipes in January so it definitely is only fitting to throw in a little indulgence :) I like your thinking! Plus chocolate + peanut butter? So good I could almost eat the entire pie myself! Pinned! Have a wonderful weekend, my friend! xo
I’m so glad Dawn! We all need a little treat after a rough January of workouts and counting calories. Chocolate and peanut butter to the rescue!!
I can’t remember a time that I didn’t love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter! Classic flavors are always so comforting…and delicious!!
I totally agree Annie! It’s one of my favorites!
Beautiful!! Can you believe I have never had a peanut butter pie?! That absolutely needs to change in 2017, so printing off this recipe and making it. Gosh darn it :)
Do it Jennifer! You’ll love how easy this recipe is too!
This is beyond delicious! I know since I got to have some on New Year’s Eve! It was a hit! Creamy – Smooth – Decadent! Simply – the best! Love this post after healthy granola bars….which I made and were fantastic! Can’t wait to make this pie for my crew!
Yes you did Rose! And even better than the pie was the company! So glad you enjoyed the granola bars!
I definitely do not do diets, I just live a balanced life, so I have plenty of room for this cake!! This cake looks just marvelous, Mary Ann! Peanut butter anything is my weakness, so this beauty is making me drool!! It looks every bit of creamy-dreamy and silky-sublime!! Ive had a rough week, so I’m thinking I need this pie all to myself!! Pinned of course! Cheers!
I guarantee this pie will help Chey! Go for it! And thanks so much for pinning!
It’s not even 7am here but I need a slice of this pie!
Yes you do Matt! It’s so easy and so good!
Oh My Gosh! You got me! Peanut butter and chocolate! Two of my favorite things! This pie looks so yummy! I’ve been real good this month, well except for a few Madeleines here and there! I’m definitely going to make this for the weekend! My family will thank you!
They’ll love it Nancie! It may mean some extra time on the treadmill, but it’s so worth it! Happy weekend!
I could do some serious damage to this pie! All the things I love in dessert :)
Me too Gina! Can’t beat the chocolate peanut butter combo!
It may still be the month of diet resolutions but I’m ready for some pie, Mary Ann and this one looks delicious. Love the Reese’s minis for the edging – extra yumminess!
I knew I could count on you Geraldine!
I would always be ready for this delicious looking pie. Just give me a little slice .
Too bad we don’t live closer Gerlinde! I’d share!
Now THIS is my kind of pie. Love the chocolate crust and the peanut butter cups!!!!
You’d love this one Jennifer! I’d swap it for a few of your lemon lava cakes! Everytime I see that photo on IG I start drooling!
I find you can never ever go wrong with the classic combo of peanut butter and chocolate! I love it SO much too! I’m glad you shared this during January!
You’re totally right Traci!
I would totally indulge in this creamy dreamy peanut butter pie!!! LOVE!
Yay! So glad you’re in Alice! It’s a winner. And so easy!
Oh my goodness! That sounds sooo Good and such a guilty pleasure. My boy will love it.. just LOVE IT :)
It’s a winner! Hope you all enjoy!
Pie is OK for lunch, right? #heavenly #ReesesCupLover
Absolutely!
Who need a diet? I’m totally buyin’ what you’re sellin’ if it involves this peanut butter pie!
Agreed! You’ve got to try it Rachelle!
So creamy! great looking tart! Mary Ann! have a great weekend!
Thanks Gaila! Happy weekend!
I am SO glad you shared this! This is my dream combo in a pie. Delicious! Happy weekend, Mary Ann! xo
Mine too Tessa! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! XO
My family is in love with peanut butter pie and this looks like a wonderful new version! Thanks!
Hope they all enjoy Chris! Happy Friday!
That has Clark written all over it! I will make it this weekend!
He’ll love it!!
Ooh this pie looks do delicious. I wouldn’t mind a slice.
Thank you! It’s so easy too! Happy weekend!
OH WOW!! This is insane! Love the creaminess and all the chocolate!
You’d love this one Tieghan!
I love this pie, Mary Ann! That peanut butter filling looks so decadent!
It is Laura! So worth blowing the diet for!