If you're a peanut butter fan, look no further than our Frozen Peanut Butter Pie recipe. This mouthwatering treat is a heavenly blend of creamy peanut butter filling nestled in a crunchy chocolate cookie crust, all crowned with whipped cream.
So, let me tell you about my latest obsession – frozen peanut butter pie! Imagine the creamiest peanut butter filling inside a crunchy crust. But here's the twist – it's frozen! That means you get this amazing contrast of chilly goodness against the rich, nutty peanut butter flavor. I could eat it all year round, no problem. If you haven't tried frozen peanut butter pie yet, you're seriously missing out!
Try some of our other favorite desserts, such as Frozen Citrus Pie, Berry Cheesecake Salad, Slutty Brownies, or Hot Fudge Pudding Cake.
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Ingredients for Frozen Peanut Butter Pie
- cream cheese
- creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- powdered sugar
- whipped topping
- prepared chocolate or graham cracker pie crusts
How to make Peanut Butter Pie Frozen
1. Combine softened cream cheese, peanut butter, and powdered sugar in a large bowl or stand mixer, until smooth.
2. Fold in or beat in 8 oz of whipped topping.
3. Pour into prepared pie crust. Top with 8 oz whipped topping.
4. Freeze 4-6 hours or overnight. Add chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, or chocolate shavings, if desired. Enjoy!
FAQs
Frozen Peanut Butter Pie is a rich and creamy dessert made with a peanut butter filling that’s poured into a cookie crust and then frozen until firm. It's often topped with whipped cream, chocolate, or other delicious garnishes.
Yes, you can use natural peanut butter, but make sure it is well mixed to incorporate the oil. The texture may be slightly different, but it will still be delicious.
Allow the pie to sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before slicing.
Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water to make slicing easier.
Top Tips
- Grab a pre-made graham cracker crust or chocolate cookie crust from the store to save time and effort.
- You can add other ingredients to the filling, such as chopped peanuts, chocolate chips, or Reese's Pieces.
- Pour the filling into a prepared pie crust and freeze for at least 4 hours, or overnight. The filling needs to be completely frozen before serving, otherwise it will be difficult to slice.
- The best way we found to slice the pie is to run a knife under hot water, then slice through the pie.
Frozen Peanut Butter Pie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 16 oz whipped topping, divided
- 1 chocolate or graham cracker crust
Instructions
- Combine softened cream cheese, peanut butter, and powdered sugar in a large bowl or stand mixer, until smooth.
- Fold in or beat in 8 oz of whipped topping.
- Pour into prepared pie crust. Top with 8 oz whipped topping.
- Freeze 4-6 hours or overnight. Add chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, or chocolate shavings, if desired. Enjoy!
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