The Best Peanut Butter Pie Recipe

Name: The Best Peanut Butter Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 prepared Chocolate Cookie Pie Crust; 1 cup creamy peanut butter; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 3 cups whipped topping, thawed if frozen; Chocolate Fudge Topping; 1 jar (12 ounce) hot fudge topping

Indulge in the ultimate peanut butter pie experience! This recipe, adapted from a Smucker's ad, strikes the perfect balance – not too fluffy, not too dense, just pure creamy peanut butter perfection. Get ready for a flavor explosion that's dangerously delicious (and maybe requires a trip to the gym afterwards!). Licking the spoon is practically mandatory!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Calories 773.9 kcal

Protein 27g

Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for The Best Peanut Butter Pie

1 prepared Chocolate Cookie Pie Crust
1 cup creamy peanut butter
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 cups whipped topping, thawed if frozen
Chocolate Fudge Topping
1 jar (12 ounce) hot fudge topping

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How to Make The Best Peanut Butter Pie

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). If using a pre-made pie crust, proceed to step 2. If making your own, prepare your favorite pie crust recipe and bake according to package directions.
In a large bowl, beat together 1 cup creamy peanut butter, 8 ounces cream cheese (softened), and 1 cup granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
Gently fold in 3 cups whipped topping (thawed if frozen). Be careful not to overmix.
Pour the peanut butter mixture into the cooled pie crust and spread evenly to the edges.
Reserve 2 tablespoons of your favorite hot fudge topping. Place the remaining hot fudge topping in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir until smooth.
Spread the warmed hot fudge topping evenly over the peanut butter layer.
Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the pie to set completely.
Just before serving, spread the reserved 2 tablespoons of whipped topping over the hot fudge layer. Use a spatula or piping bag to create a decorative swirl.
Transfer the remaining 2 tablespoons of hot fudge topping to a small resealable bag. Snip a tiny corner and drizzle over the whipped topping for an elegant finishing touch.