Description
Creamy Nutter Butter Pie delivers a delightful peanut butter paradise with a crunchy cookie crust and smooth filling. Silky layers of sweetness and rich texture promise a memorable dessert that will satisfy serious peanut butter cravings in every single bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients (Crust and Filling):
- 24 Nutter Butter cookies (crushed)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 (8 ounces/226 grams) package cream cheese (softened)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping and Garnish:
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream (whipped to stiff peaks)
- ½ cup whipped cream or Cool Whip
- 2 Nutter Butter cookies (crushed, for garnish)
- ¼ cup chopped peanuts
- ¼ cup chocolate or caramel drizzle
Instructions
- Crush Nutter Butter cookies into fine, uniform crumbs using a food processor, ensuring no large chunks remain.
- Combine cookie crumbs with melted butter, mixing thoroughly to create a cohesive, moist texture.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly across the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish, creating a compact, smooth crust.
- Chill the prepared crust in the refrigerator to set and firm up while preparing the filling.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, blend cream cheese and peanut butter until completely smooth and free of lumps.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract, whisking continuously to achieve a creamy, well-integrated mixture.
- Gently fold whipped heavy cream into the peanut butter mixture, maintaining the light, airy consistency.
- Carefully spread the peanut butter filling over the chilled crust, using a spatula to create an even, elegant layer.
- Refrigerate the pie for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing the filling to set and flavors to meld together.
- Before serving, garnish with a generous dollop of whipped cream, sprinkle of crushed Nutter Butter cookies, and chopped peanuts.
- Drizzle with chocolate or caramel sauce for an extra touch of indulgence.
- Slice the pie with a sharp knife, serving chilled for maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use a food processor for consistently fine Nutter Butter cookie crumbs, ensuring a smooth and even crust texture.
- Press cookie crust mixture firmly and evenly into the pie dish to create a solid, compact base that won’t crumble when serving.
- Chill the crust before adding filling to help it set and prevent potential sogginess, maintaining a crisp foundation.
- Choose full-fat cream cheese and smooth peanut butter for a rich, creamy filling with maximum flavor intensity.
- Fold whipped cream gently to preserve its airy texture, preventing deflation and maintaining a light, fluffy consistency.
- Make this pie ahead of time since it requires at least 4 hours of chilling, making it perfect for advance party preparation.
- Experiment with gluten-free Nutter Butter cookies or alternative nut-based cookies for those with dietary restrictions.
- Control sweetness by adjusting powdered sugar量 or using a sugar substitute for a less intense dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg