Peanut Butter Pie

I don't make this pie very often since I have a daughter with a peanut allergy, but I started making it a long time ago. Quick to make and the classic peanut butter and chocolate combination. I like to top it with Oreo pieces or chocolate chips to add some texture to the smooth pie, but you can choose your favorite garnishes. 

Peanut Butter Pie

8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
1 c. creamy peanut butter
1 c. powdered sugar 
1 (16-oz) tub whipped topping
1 9" prepared chocolate cookie crust (store-bought or use recipe below)

In large bowl, mix cream cheese and peanut butter until completely combined. Add powdered sugar and mix until smooth.

Fold in the whipped topping.

Pour mixture into crust. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Garnish as desired (whipped topping, Oreo crumbles, chocolate chips, chopped Reese’s Cups). 

Chocolate Cookie Crust:
24 Oreos
4 T. butter, melted

Place Oreos in food processor or blend. Grind until fine crumbs. Pour into bowl.

Pour melted butter on Oreo crumbs and mix well. Pour into pie pan. Press flat on bottom and up sides of pan. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before filling.