How to Make a Peanut Butter Silk Pie

This is an elegant pie to serve guests. Cut the pieces small, though--this is very rich.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 8-oz. package cream cheese (can use light), softened
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tbs. butter, softened
• 1 tbs. pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup whipping cream, whipped
• 1 chocolate cookie or chocolate graham cracker crust
• Chopped peanut butter cups, melted chocolate or chocolate shavings to garnish

1. Place cream cheese, peanut butter, sugar, butter and vanilla in a large mixing bowl and beat until smooth and light. Gently fold in whipped cream.

2. Using a spatula, gently scoop filling into prepared, cooled chocolate cookie crust. Garnish with chopped peanut butter cups, drizzled melted chocolate or chocolate shavings.

3. Refrigerate 3 hours. Let stand at room temperature for 1/2 hour before serving.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not use fat-free cream cheese.