Frozen Peanut Butter Pie
A creamy and delicious frozen dessert with a buttery graham cracker crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs You can use store-bought or crush your own.
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted Melt before mixing with crumbs.
For the filling
- 1 cup peanut butter Creamy peanut butter works best.
- 1 cup powdered sugar Sifted for easier mixing.
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream Chill the bowl for better results.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For flavor enhancement.
- To taste Chocolate sauce Optional for drizzling before serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until everything is well combined and resembles damp sand.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a pie pan to form the crust.
- In another bowl, stir together peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Whip the heavy cream with vanilla extract in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture without deflating the cream.
- Pour the peanut butter filling into the prepared crust and spread it evenly.
Freezing
- Freeze the pie for at least 4 hours or until firm. For best results, freeze overnight.
Serving
- Drizzle chocolate sauce on top before serving, if desired.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy your Frozen Peanut Butter Pie.
Notes
This pie can be stored in the freezer wrapped tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil for 1 to 2 weeks. Remember to let it sit for a few minutes before slicing.