Description
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this Nutter Butter Cream Pie, featuring a rich peanut butter filling and a crunchy cookie crust. Perfect for dessert lovers and peanut butter fans alike!
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 cups Nutter Butter cookies (24 cookies), finely crushed
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
For the Topping:
- 1/2 cup Nutter Butter cookies, coarsely crushed
- Caramel sauce (for drizzling)
- Whipped cream (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine crushed Nutter Butter cookies and melted butter in a mixing bowl. Mix until it resembles wet sand.
- Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie dish, covering the bottom and sides evenly.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
- Make the Filling:
- Beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add peanut butter and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Gently fold in whipped cream in thirds to create a light and fluffy texture.
- Assemble the Pie:
- Spread the peanut butter filling into the cooled crust. Smooth the surface with a spatula.
- Decorate and Chill:
- Sprinkle crushed cookies over the top. Drizzle caramel sauce and pipe whipped cream around the edges, if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set.
- Serve:
- Slice into 8 portions and enjoy the creamy, crunchy, and sweet layers of this pie!
Notes
- Use chocolate or butterscotch drizzle instead of caramel for variety.
- Add chopped peanuts for extra crunch.