Freezer Peanut Butter Pie
A quick and easy no-bake dessert featuring layers of vanilla ice cream and a sweet peanut butter mixture in a pre-made graham cracker crust. This pie sets up in the freezer and is perfect for making ahead of time.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 4 hr 30 min
- Serves
- 8
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 458 kcal
Allergen information: may contain eggs, gluten, milk, nuts, peanuts, soy, and tree nuts. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 1 pcsgraham cracker crust, 9-inch (22.9 cm), pre-made
bottom layer
- 473 mlvanilla ice cream, softened
filling
- 0.5 cupcreamy peanut butter
- 0.33 cuplight corn syrup
top layer
- 473 mlvanilla ice cream, softened
garnish
- 2 tbspchocolate sauce(optional)
- 0.25 cupwalnut, chopped(optional)
Equipment
freezer · pie server · spatula · mixing bowl
The method
Step by step
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and light corn syrup.
About 2 min
- 2
Stir the mixture with a spatula until it is smooth and well-combined.
About 2 min
- 3
Spread the 'bottom layer' portion of softened vanilla ice cream evenly into the base of the graham cracker crust.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before starting, which will make it easier to spread.
- 4
Carefully spoon and spread the peanut butter mixture in an even layer over the ice cream.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Work quickly so the bottom ice cream layer doesn't melt too much.
- 5
Top with the 'top layer' portion of vanilla ice cream, spreading it gently to cover the peanut butter filling and smooth the surface.
About 3 min
- 6
If using, drizzle the chocolate sauce over the top of the pie.
About 1 min
- 7
Sprinkle the chopped walnuts evenly over the surface for garnish.
About 1 min
- 8
Cover the pie tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and place it on a level surface in the freezer for at least 4 hours, or until completely firm.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 457.6kcal
- Protein
- 9.1g
- Carbs
- 50.1g
- Fat
- 26.1g
- Fibre
- 2.1g
- Sugar
- 35.6g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store the pie tightly covered in the freezer.
Let the pie sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before slicing to make serving easier.
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