Moms Incredibly Easy Peanut Butter Pie Recipes

MOM'S INCREDIBLY EASY PEANUT BUTTER PIE

Steps:

• 1. Cream sugar and cream cheese together first.
• 2. Add whipped cream or Cool Whip and peanut butter.
• 3. Mix until smooth.
• 4. Pour batter into pre-made or pre-bought chocolate pie crust (this is the tastiest if you love chocolate and peanut butter together). Or, follow directions for a single crust pie pastry (prick bottom and sides with a fork and bake in a 450 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden).
• 5. Chill for one hour.
• 6. Top with more whipped cream.
• 7. Add chopped peanuts, if desired.
• 8. I always like to add Reese's peanut butter cups (miniature size) cut in half around the edges if using a chocolate crust.

OLD-FASHIONED PEANUT BUTTER PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400° F.
• In a bowl, combine cookie crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Pat the mixture onto the bottom and sides of a buttered 9-inch pie plate. I use the flat bottom of a small measuring cup to press the crumbs in an even layer.
• Bake the shell in the 400° F oven for 10 minutes, transfer it to a rack, and let cool completely.
• Once the crust is completely cool, prepare the filling. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the peanut butter and cream cheese on medium speed until combined. Add confectioners' sugar, beat to combine. Add cream; mix on low speed until combined. Increase mixer to high speed; beat just until the mixture thickens (be careful not to overbeat).
• Spread the filling in the pie crust. Cover and refrigerate until firm; at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Garnish with chopped peanuts and whipped cream just before serving.