Description
Nutter butter pie combines creamy peanut butter filling with a classic cookie crust, creating a delightful dessert. Chocolate drizzle and crushed peanuts crown this indulgent treat that satisfies sweet and salty cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 Nutter Butter cookies (crushed)
- 1 cup (240 ml) creamy peanut butter
- 1 (8 oz/226 g) package cream cheese (softened)
- 5 tbsps unsalted butter (melted)
- ¾ cup (90 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) heavy whipping cream (whipped to stiff peaks)
- ½ cup (120 ml) whipped cream or Cool Whip
- 2 Nutter Butter cookies (crushed, for garnish)
- ¼ cup (30 g) chopped peanuts
- ¼ cup (60 ml) chocolate or caramel drizzle
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Pulverize Nutter Butter cookies into fine, uniform crumbs using a food processor. Merge crumbs with melted butter, creating a cohesive mixture that binds together seamlessly.
- Crust Molding: Press the crumb mixture meticulously into a 9-inch pie dish, ensuring complete coverage across bottom and sides with a smooth, compact finish. Refrigerate to solidify the foundation.
- Filling Fusion: In a spacious mixing bowl, whip cream cheese and peanut butter until silky smooth. Gradually integrate powdered sugar and vanilla extract, whisking to form a luxurious, lump-free consistency.
- Cream Incorporation: Tenderly fold whipped heavy cream into the peanut butter base, maintaining a light, airy texture that promises a decadent mouthfeel.
- Pie Assembly: Spread the peanut butter filling evenly across the chilled crust, using a spatula to create a pristine, elegant layer that promises visual and gustatory delight.
- Chill and Embellish: Refrigerate the pie for a minimum of 4 hours to allow flavors to harmonize and set. Prior to serving, adorn with whipped cream, sprinkle of crushed Nutter Butter cookies, and chopped peanuts.
- Final Flourish: Drizzle with chocolate or caramel sauce for an extra dimension of indulgence. Slice with a sharp knife and serve chilled, ensuring each bite is a perfect balance of creamy, crunchy, and sweet.
Notes
- Crumb Consistency Matters: Pulse cookies in a food processor until they resemble fine sand-like texture to ensure a smooth, compact crust that holds together perfectly.
- Prevent Soggy Crust: Chill the crust for at least 15-20 minutes before adding filling to create a crisp, sturdy base that won’t become mushy.
- Achieve Smooth Filling: Bring cream cheese and peanut butter to room temperature before mixing to eliminate lumps and create a silky-smooth texture.
- Customize for Dietary Needs: Swap regular cookies for gluten-free Nutter Butters and use dairy-free cream cheese and whipped topping to make the pie suitable for various dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 482
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 254 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg