Ingredients
– 1 ½ cups of graham cracker crumbs
– ½ cup of unsalted butter, melted
– 1 cup of creamy peanut butter
– 1 cup of powdered sugar
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup of heavy whipping cream
– ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
– Optional: chocolate shavings for garnish
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Hand mixer or stand mixer
– Pie dish (9-inch)
– Rubber spatula
– Measuring cups and spoons
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, I always start by preheating my surroundings—this time, it’s about blending up the crust. In a medium bowl, I mix the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Then, I press this mixture into the bottom and up the sides of my pie dish, creating a crust that promises to hold all that filling beautifully. Once that’s done, I set it aside to chill while I move on to the filling. (See the next page below to continue steps…)