Ingredients
– 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
– ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 cup creamy peanut butter
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
– Chopped peanuts or chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer or whisk
– 9-inch pie dish
– Rubber spatula
– Measuring cups and spoons
Step-by-Step Instructions
Let’s get started on this fantastic pie! First, I preheat my kitchen with the sweet aroma of anticipation. In a mixing bowl, I combine the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter. I like to make it well-mixed until it resembles wet sand. Then, I firmly press this mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish to form a crust. It’s a satisfying step that gives me a sense of accomplishment! (See the next page below to continue steps…)