This 4-ingredient peanut butter pie is one of those hand-me-down recipes that shows up at every family gathering and disappears before the main course is cleared. My Aunt Betty has been making a version of this for decades, and she swears it only takes 10 minutes to pull together—which is exactly what I need on a busy Sunday before the week kicks off. It’s creamy, sweet, and nostalgic, with a thick graham cracker crust and a smooth, light brown peanut butter filling that looks just as good as it tastes. If you need a low-stress, high-praise dessert that you can toss together between errands, this is it.
Serve this peanut butter pie well-chilled so the filling slices cleanly and keeps that silky texture. I like to pair it with hot coffee after Sunday dinner or a tall glass of cold milk if there are kids at the table. A few roasted peanuts or a light dusting of extra graham cracker crumbs on top make it feel a little dressier without adding any real work. It’s rich enough to stand alone, but it also plays nicely next to simple mains like roast chicken, pot roast, or a casual grilled burger night when you want dessert to quietly steal the show.
4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Pie
Servings: 8
Ingredients
1 (9-inch) prepared graham cracker crust
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted if lumpy
8 ounces whipped topping, thawed (about 3 cups)
Directions
Place the prepared graham cracker crust on a sturdy, flat surface like your kitchen counter so it’s ready to fill.
In a medium mixing bowl, add the creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar.
Using a hand mixer on medium speed (or a sturdy spatula if you don’t mind a little arm workout), beat the peanut butter and powdered sugar together until smooth and thick, about 1–2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed so everything is evenly combined.
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