Lightened Up Peanut Butter Pie
Indulge in the creamy, dreamy goodness of this *Lightened Up Peanut Butter Pie*, a decadent dessert with a healthier twist! This no-bake-inspired treat features a golden graham cracker crust and a luscious filling made with low-fat cream cheese, protein-rich Greek yogurt, and natural peanut butter for a velvety, nutty flavor that's lighter on calories but heavy on satisfaction. Sweetened with just the right touch of powdered sugar and topped with airy whipped topping, it's the perfect guilt-free indulgence. Garnish with dark chocolate shavings and crushed peanuts for a show-stopping finish that’s as delicious as it is beautiful. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep time, this easy pie is your new go-to dessert for gatherings or cozy nights in. Serve it chilled and watch it disappear slice by slice!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces Low-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt (non-fat or low-fat)
- 0.5 cup Peanut butter (natural or reduced-fat)
- 0.75 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 8 ounces Frozen light whipped topping, thawed
- 2 tablespoons Dark chocolate shavings or chips (optional garnish)
- 2 tablespoons Crushed peanuts (optional garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Stir until the mixture is evenly coated and resembles wet sand.
Press the graham cracker mixture into a 9-inch pie pan, evenly covering the bottom and sides to form the crust.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool completely.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy.
Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until fully incorporated, being careful not to overmix to maintain the light texture.
Spoon the peanut butter mixture into the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set. For best results, chill overnight.
Once set, garnish the pie with dark chocolate shavings and crushed peanuts, if desired.
Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy your lightened-up peanut butter pie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3562 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 197.5 g | 253% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.9 g | 465% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 245 mg | 82% | |
| Sodium | 3361 mg | 146% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 349.4 g | 127% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 200.9 g | ||
| Protein | 97.6 g | 195% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 815 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 1980 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
