Cream Pies are a delicious dessert for any occasion, and this pie is no exception. I was invited to a Thanksgiving pie dessert buffet last Thanksgiving and this pie was the first to go. Everyone loved it! I had never thought of including a peanut butter pie with the traditional pumpkin and apple pies I make at Thanksgiving, but it has definitely made the cut. However, Thanksgiving will not be the only day it shines! The cool creaminess of this pie makes it an ideal dessert choice any time of the year.
Ingredients in Peanut Butter Pie
Chocolate Crust
Chocolate graham crackers – finely crushedSugarButter
Peanut Butter Filling
Cream cheesePeanut butterPowdered sugarMilk VanillaHeavy whipping creamReese’s Peanut Butter Cups
What is the best crust for a Peanut Butter Pie Recipe?
This is a great question! Although the creamy peanut butter pie filling is a perfect match for a chocolate crust, it doesn’t need to be limited to chocolate. There are many delicious options, including:
This recipe uses a Chocolate Graham Cracker Crust – which we definitely recommend as the first choice for this pie. See recipe below.Traditional Pie Crust – Try our Perfect Pie Crust recipe! This crust really highlights the peanut butter flavor. Also, try topping it with chopped peanuts or peanut butter chips for extra peanut flavor.Graham Cracker Pie Crust – The combination of graham crackers and peanut butter is fabulous! Have you ever tried spreading peanut butter on a graham cracker? You get the idea. Graham cracker crumbs, chopped peanuts, or peanut butter chips are all great garnishes.Oreo Crust – Purchased or homemade. Use crushed Oreos in place of the chocolate graham crackers in the recipe below. The dark chocolate flavor brings a richness to the pie. Save some crushed Oreos to garnish the top.Vanilla Wafer Pie Crust – For a milder cookie crust, Vanilla Wafers are just the ticket. As with the traditional pie crust, the vanilla wafer crust really brings out the peanut butter flavor in the pie. Use crushed Vanilla Wafers in place of the chocolate graham crackers in the recipe.
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