Frozen Peanut Butter Pie
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 ounces block-style cream cheese softened to room temperature
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ⅔ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup milk
- 8 ounces whipped topping thawed, such as Cool Whip
- 1 9-inch graham cracker crust homemade or store-bought
Instructions
- Add the softened cream cheese to a large mixing bowl, and beat with a hand mixer until smooth.4 ounces block-style cream cheese
- Add the powdered sugar and peanut butter, and continue mixing until the filling is smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.½ cup powdered sugar, ⅔ cup creamy peanut butter
- Slowly drizzle in the milk, and mix just until combined.¼ cup milk
- Use a spatula to gently fold in the thawed whipped topping. Try not to overmix, or the filling may lose some of its light texture.8 ounces whipped topping
- Spread the peanut butter filling into the graham cracker crust, and smooth the top.1 9-inch graham cracker crust
- Cover the pie, and freeze for at least 6 hours or until fully set. Overnight is even better.
- Before serving, let the pie sit at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes, or until it slices cleanly. Return leftovers to the freezer.
Notes
- Use regular creamy peanut butter, like Jif or Skippy. Natural peanut butter can separate and make the filling oily or too soft.
- The whipped topping should be thawed in the refrigerator, not microwaved. If it gets warm or soupy, the filling may not set as well.
- Make sure the cream cheese is very soft before mixing. Cold cream cheese leaves little white lumps throughout the filling.
- For cleaner slices, dip a sharp knife in warm water, wipe it dry, then slice. Repeat between cuts if needed.
- If the pie is frozen solid overnight or longer, it may need closer to 15 minutes at room temperature before slicing.
- Store the pie covered in the freezer for up to 2 months. For longer storage, wrap the set pie tightly in plastic wrap, then foil, to help prevent freezer burn.
- A store-bought graham cracker crust works fine, but the foil pan can bend easily. Place it on a small baking sheet before filling and freezing if you need to move it around.
- Optional toppings like chocolate sauce, chopped peanuts, peanut butter cups, or crushed cookies can be added before freezing or right before serving. Wet toppings, like chocolate syrup, look best added just before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Frozen Peanut Butter Pie
Serving Size
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
382
% Daily Value*
Fat
25
g
38
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
45
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
11
g
Cholesterol
16
mg
5
%
Sodium
260
mg
11
%
Potassium
204
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
34
g
11
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
21
g
23
%
Protein
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
224
IU
4
%
Calcium
60
mg
6
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
