Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the instant vanilla pudding mix and milk. Whisk together until the pudding begins to thicken, following the package directions. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to set further.1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix, 1 ½ cups milk
- In a separate medium-sized bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it is smooth and creamy. Add the creamy peanut butter to the cream cheese and beat until well combined and smooth.8 ounces cream cheese, softened, 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- Gradually beat in the powdered sugar into the peanut butter and cream cheese mixture until it is fully incorporated and smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract until it’s evenly distributed.1 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Gently fold the thickened vanilla pudding into the peanut butter cream cheese mixture. Once mostly combined, carefully add the thawed whipped topping to the bowl. Fold everything together until it’s just combined and there are no streaks of pudding or whipped topping remaining. Avoid overmixing, as this can deflate the whipped topping.8 ounces whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- Pour the creamy peanut butter filling into the pre-made graham cracker crust. Spread the filling evenly using a spatula, ensuring it reaches all the edges of the crust for a neat presentation.1 (9-inch) pre-made graham cracker crust
- Cover the pie loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the pie is firm and completely set. For best results, allow it to chill overnight.
- Before serving, garnish your Dolly Parton Easy Peanut Butter Pie with your favorite toppings. This could include a generous swirl of extra whipped topping, a sprinkle of chopped peanuts for crunch, or a decadent drizzle of melted chocolate.chopped peanuts, chocolate shavings, extra whipped topping, chocolate drizzle
Notes
The total preparation time is approximately 15 minutes, plus chilling time.
