How to Create a Decadent Peanut Butter Pie

I am a huge fan of peanut butter desserts, and this one takes the...uh...pie! Full of peanut butter flavor, it is one of the easiest pies I make, and it is always a crowd pleaser. This recipe can also be doubled for large summer get-togethers!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 pre-made Oreo graham cracker pie crust
• 1 8 oz block cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup 2% or higher milk
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup confectioners sugar
• 8 oz tub whipped cream
• electric mixer
• chocolate syrup (optional)

1. Begin by making sure the cream cheese has softened. Add the milk, peanut butter, and confectioners sugar to the cream cheese in a medium sized mixing bowl.

2. Using an electric mixer, mix the above ingredients together. It will take a few minutes to really whip the cream cheese into the mixture, even if it is room temperature--be patient! The pie should be thick, but without hunks of cream cheese in the filling.

3. Scoop the mixed ingredients into the Oreo pie shell. The pie should be refrigerated for at least 2 hours before serving so it can set up properly.

4. Top the pie with whipped topping and drizzle with chocolate syrup, if desired. The whipped topping can be added at the end of Step 3 or just before serving, whatever your preference is. I add the chocolate syrup as I serve the pie so it drizzles over the plate and adds a nice overall effect.

Tips & Warnings

• You MUST use only 2% or whole milk with this recipe. Milk products with less than 2% milk fat will not allow the pie to set up properly, leaving you with a runny mess of a pie. It tastes good, but does not look very nice!
• If you like to try to make recipes lower in fat and calories, I have used reduced fat peanut butter, 1/3 less fat cream cheese, and light whipped topping with this recipe. None of these products have diminished the taste or consistency of this pie.