Description
Sweet caramel drizzle pie whispers indulgent dessert dreams with layers of creamy richness. Cool slices promise delightful comfort that beckons you to savor each luxurious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Crust and Sweeteners:
- 1 package (9 inches) prepared graham cracker crust
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Flavoring and Garnish:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup caramel ice cream topping (for drizzling)
- Chopped peanuts (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Craft homemade caramel by heating heavy whipping cream, butter, and brown sugar in a medium saucepan over medium temperature, stirring continuously until butter dissolves and mixture gently bubbles.
- Lower heat and incorporate sweetened condensed milk, simmering for 2-3 minutes until caramel develops a rich, slightly thickened consistency. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
- Using an electric mixer, blend peanut butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar until achieving a silky, uniform texture. Introduce vanilla extract and mix thoroughly.
- Delicately incorporate whipped topping, folding gently to maintain airy consistency without deflating the mixture.
- Transfer peanut butter blend into graham cracker crust, carefully spreading with a spatula to create an even, smooth surface.
- Artfully drizzle cooled caramel sauce across the pie’s surface, ensuring decorative and appetizing coverage.
- Securely wrap pie in plastic film and place in freezer for minimum 4 hours, allowing pie to set completely and develop ideal frozen texture.
- Prior to serving, optionally sprinkle chopped peanuts for added crunch and visual appeal. Slice into elegant portions and serve chilled.
Notes
- Let caramel sauce cool completely before drizzling to prevent melting the pie’s creamy filling.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and peanut butter for smoother, lump-free mixing.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham cracker crust with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crust.
- Reduce sugar content by using low-fat cream cheese and sugar-free whipped topping for a lighter dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg