Peanut Butter and Jelly Pie
This no bake peanut butter and jelly pie is one of my family's absolute favorites. From the buttery graham cracker crust to the soft, creamy peanut butter mousse and sweet jelly on top, it’s a nostalgic dessert that’s both kid-friendly and grown-up approved.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 532kcal
Cost: Recipe $5.43 / Serving $0.68
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs ($0.94)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar ($0.11)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted ($0.74)
Peanut Butter Filling
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter ($0.64)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened ($0.98)
- ½ cup granulated sugar ($0.22)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ($0.02)
- 8 ounce whipped topping, thawed ($1.12)
Jelly Layer
- ½ cup jelly or jam ($0.66)
- 1 tablespoon water, optional
Instructions
- Make the crust. Add the graham crackers to a food processor and pulse into fine crumbs. Add the sugar and melted butter and pulse until combined. Press firmly into a 9-inch pie plate. Bake at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes or refrigerate for 1 hour for a no-bake crust. Cool completely.
- Make the filling. In a large bowl, beat the peanut butter, cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in half of the whipped topping, then gently fold in the remaining whipped topping until light and fluffy.
- Assemble. Spread the filling evenly into the cooled crust.
- Add the jelly. Warm the jelly briefly until spreadable. Stir in the water if needed. Spoon or swirl the jelly over the filling using the back of a spoon or knife.
- Chill. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until fully set.
Notes
- Crust texture. If the crust is crumbly, mix in 1 to 2 additional tablespoons melted butter.
- Peanut butter. Use regular creamy peanut butter for best texture. Avoid natural styles.
- Folding tip. Fold whipped topping gently to keep the filling light.
- Make ahead. Best when chilled overnight.
- Clean slices. Dip a knife in warm water and wipe between cuts.
- Whipped topping swap. Substitute 1 cup homemade whipped cream made from ½ cup heavy cream and 1 tablespoon powdered sugar.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 532kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 347mg | Potassium: 232mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 474IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1mg
