Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs, finely crushed
- ⅓ cup (67g) granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces (227g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (227g) creamy peanut butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- 8 ounces (227g) whipped topping, thawed
Instructions:
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a medium bowl. Mix well until evenly moistened.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the pie plate.
- Place the crust in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and peanut butter with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, beating until well combined. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until just combined.
- Pour the peanut butter filling into the prepared graham cracker crust. Spread evenly.
- Cover the pie and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the filling to set completely.
- Slice and serve chilled. Garnish as desired.