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    March 23, 2021

    Peanut Butter Silk Pie

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    Peanut butter silk pie is a delicious  recipe that has a buttery graham cracker crust and creamy peanut butter filling. Any peanut butter lover will enjoy this no-bake peanut butter pie because of the strong peanut butter flavor the pie filling has! Plus it's made with simple ingredients and a little healthier than traditional peanut butter pie recipes.

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    a slice of peanut butter silk pie topped with whipped cream and crushed peanuts.
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    • Why You'll Love This Peanut Butter Silk Pie Recipe
    • Equipment
    • Ingredients
    • How to Make Peanut Butter Silk Pie
    • Variations & Substitutions
    • Pro Tips
    • Storing, Making Ahead, & Serving
    • Recipe FAQ
    • Other Recipes You May Like
    • Healthy Peanut Butter Silk Pie Recipe

    Why You'll Love This Peanut Butter Silk Pie Recipe

    You'll love this peanut butter pie recipe because the filling uses a secret ingredient instead of cool whip or heavy cream - tofu! And you'd have no idea it was there. It gives the filling a perfectly light and smooth texture with zero "tofu" flavor. You get a lot more protein and less saturated fat by making this swap!

    ​Peanut butter silk pie is a perfect summer dessert, when you want something cold and light to satisfy your sweet tooth. It also makes a great addition to any holiday party or gathering!

    two sliced of peanut butter silk pie topped with whipped cream and crushed peanuts. the whole pie, bowl of whipped cream, and crushed peanuts around the two slices.

    Equipment

    • Large bowl - this is necessary if you're using a hand mixer to make the filling! If you're using a blender or food processor, you won't need a bowl.
    • Electric hand mixer/blender/food processor - since the filling is meant to be smooth and creamy, using an electric hand mixer, blender, food processor, or even stand mixer will be extremely helpful to achieve the desired texture.
    • Rubber spatula - this is the perfect tool to use to spread the peanut butter filling in an even layer on top of the pie crust.
    • Pie dish - I use an 8x8" pie dish but a 9x9" dish would also work.

    Ingredients

    Full ingredients, measurements, and instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Graham Cracker Crust

    healthy peanut butter silk pie crust ingredients
    • Graham cracker crumbs - I love graham cracker crust in this peanut butter silk pie recipe. You can be graham cracker crumbs themselves, regular graham crackers and crush them in a gallon bag with a rolling pin, or even use a store-bought graham cracker crust. If you buy a premade crust, you won't need the remaining ingredients and can skip to making the filling!
    • Melted butter - I don't use butter often in my recipes, but a good graham cracker crust has a light buttery flavor, so melted butter adds the perfect flavor. It also helps to hold the crumbs together to form a nice solid crust!
    • Water - this helps to keep the crust together without contributing calories or fat like more butter!
    • Pure vanilla extract - you could use butter extract for a stronger butter flavor!

    Peanut Butter Filling

    healthy peanut butter silk pie ingredients
    • Silken tofu - this is the secret ingredient in the filling! It adds a beautiful creamy texture but zero flavor. It also adds some protein and keeps the saturated fat content lower than traditional recipes that call for heavy whipping cream or cool whip in the filling.
    • Reduced fat cream cheese - cream cheese adds a nice tang but also helps the pie filling to set well. As with most dairy, I like to use low-fat to cut out some of the saturated fat without compromising flavor and texture.
    • Natural peanut butter - the star of the show in this peanut butter silk pie! I'm a fan of using natural peanut butter over regular because regular peanut butter can have trans fats from the hydrogenated oils. (Pro tip: look for just peanuts and potentially salt in the ingredients label!)
    • Honey - peanut butter and honey just go well together, and this pie filling needs some sweetness!
    • Pure vanilla extract - this just rounds out all of the flavors well!

    How to Make Peanut Butter Silk Pie

    graham cracker crust mixture for peanut butter silk pie

    1: In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crust ingredients. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.

    graham cracker crust for peanut butter silk pie before being baked

    2: Pour crust mixture into a prepared pie pan and press with your hands to form a pie crust.

    a baked graham cracker crust for peanut butter silk pie

    3: Bake at 350 degrees for 16-20 minutes, or until golden brown and set. Let cool overnight or for at least 2-3 hours.

    filling for peanut butter silk pie

    4: While crust cools, combine pie filling ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix with an electric hand mixer (or you can use a large food processor or blender). Mix/blend on high until smooth and creamy.

    a peanut butter silk pie

    5: Pour the peanut butter mixture into the cooled crust and spread into an even layer with a rubber spatula. Put in the refrigerator for at least 3-4 hours or overnight, or until set.

    a slice of peanut butter silk pie topped with homemade whipped cream and crushed peanuts, with a fork next to it

    6: Serve with homemade whipped cream and chopped peanuts and enjoy!

    Variations & Substitutions

    • If you love chocolate, you can drizzle some melted chocolate on top or spread a thin layer of chocolate ganache onto the pie crust before adding the filling! It'll taste just like Reese's peanut butter cups but in peanut butter pie form.
    • You could also fold in chocolate chips or even Reese's Pieces into the filling or sprinkle them on top of the pie to give the pie some texture!
    • An Oreo crust would be a fun alternative to a graham cracker crust. You would just substitute Oreo crumbs for graham cracker crumbs in the crust recipe. Crushed pretzels would also be really good if you like sweet and salty!
    • If you're short on time, you can use a prepared pie crust to make things easier!
    a peanut butter silk pie on a linen with two forks, a bowl of whipped cream, and cup of crushed peanuts around it.

    Pro Tips

    • Depending on what your schedule looks like, I typically make the crust and filling on the same day, but don't combine them until the following day. The crust will have cooled and filling will have had time to set. The day after making both, I'll evenly spread the set filling into the cooled graham cracker crust and let sit for 1-2 hours and then serve!
    • If the crust is really crumbly after all of the ingredients have been mixed together, you can add 1 Tablespoon of water at a time until the mixture sticks together like wet sand.
    • Be sure the pie crust is completely cool before pouring in the filling! If the crust is too warm, the filling is going to become runny and prevent it from setting.

    Storing, Making Ahead, & Serving

    • ​Storing: Wrap the pie in plastic wrap or foil and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The crust may get a little bit soggy the longer it sits.
    • Making ahead: I definitely recommend making this pie ahead of time! This will give the crust enough time to cool and filling to set. I like to make this peanut butter silk pie a day or two in advance to maximize textures and flavors.
    • Serving: This pie is great served with a dollop of homemade whipped cream and crushed peanuts on top! You can also sprinkle some chocolate chips or shavings, crushed Oreos, or even crushed Reese's cups or Reese's pieces!
    a slice of healthy peanut butter silk pie topped with homemade whipped cream and crushed peanuts with more pie and flowers in the background

    Recipe FAQ

    What is peanut butter silk pie?

    This peanut butter silk pie is a creamy, no-bake pie with a delicious peanut butter filling. Traditional silk pies have a mousse-like filling, typically made with eggs, cream, sugar, and butter. But this version is healthier and has a lower calorie/fat filling!

    My filling didn't set - what should I do?

    I would put it back in the refrigerator for another 2-3 hours! It probably just needs a little bit more time to solidify. The filling is naturally a little bit thinner than a filling made with full-fat dairy products.

    ​Will extra firm tofu work instead of silken?

    I don't recommend it! Silken tofu is naturally pudding-like and very soft compared to extra firm. Extra firm will be too firm and won't give you that smooth and creamy texture for the filling like silken tofu will!

    Can you taste the tofu in the filling?

    Absolutely not! It has no taste and takes on the flavor of whatever you put it in. So all you taste is a delicious peanut butter flavor!

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    Peanut butter silk pie is a delicious recipe that has a buttery graham cracker crust and creamy peanut butter filling. Any peanut butter lover will enjoy this no-bake peanut butter pie because of the strong peanut butter flavor the pie filling has! Plus it's made with simple ingredients and a little healthier than traditional peanut butter pie recipes.

    • Author: Lauren
    • Prep Time: 30 minutes
    • Cook Time: 16 minutes
    • Total Time: 45 minutes
    • Yield: 12 slices 1x
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: No-Bake
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

    Units Scale

    For the graham cracker crust

    • ¾ cups (276g) graham cracker crumbs (~2 packs or 18 sheets)
    • 3 Tablespoons butter, melted
    • 2 Tablespoons water, room temperature
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

    For the peanut butter filling

    • 16 ounces (454g) silken tofu
    • 8 ounces (226g) reduced fat cream cheese, room temperature
    • ⅔ cup (177g) natural peanut butter
    • ¼ cup (85g) honey
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

    Instructions

    For the graham cracker crust

    1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray an 9x9" pie dish with nonstick cooking spray.
    2. Combine all crust ingredients in a small mixing bowl and stir until mixture resembles wet sand.
    3. Press crust mixture into prepared pie pan with your hands or a rubber spatula.
    4. Bake 16-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Set aside and let cool for at least 2-3 hours or overnight.

    For the peanut butter filling

    1. Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl or food processor/blender.
    2. Using a hand mixer (or the food processor/blender), mix filling ingredients until smooth and creamy.
    3. Pour into cooled pie crust and spread into an even layer using a rubber spatula.
    4. Let sit in the refrigerator for at least 3-4 hours, or until set and not jiggly.
    5. Once set, slice, garnish with whipped cream and crushed peanuts, and enjoy!

    Notes

    • ​Storage: Wrap the pie in plastic wrap or foil and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The crust may get a little bit soggy the longer it sits.
    • Making ahead: I definitely recommend making this pie ahead of time! This will give the crust enough time to cool and filling to set. I like to make this peanut butter silk pie a day or two in advance to maximize textures and flavors.
    • Serving: This pie is great served with a dollop of homemade whipped cream and crushed peanuts on top! You can also sprinkle some chocolate chips or shavings, crushed Oreos, or even crushed Reese's cups or Reese's pieces!
    • Depending on what your schedule looks like, I typically make the crust and filling on the same day, but don't combine them until the following day. The crust will have cooled and filling will have had time to set. The day after making both, I'll evenly spread the set filling into the cooled graham cracker crust and let sit for 1-2 hours and then serve!
    • If the crust is really crumbly after all of the ingredients have been mixed together, you can add 1 Tablespoon of water at a time until the mixture sticks together like wet sand.
    • Be sure the pie crust is completely cool before pouring in the filling! If the crust is too warm, the filling is going to become runny and prevent it from setting.
    • If you love chocolate, you can drizzle some melted chocolate on top or spread a thin layer of chocolate ganache onto the pie crust before adding the filling! It'll taste just like Reese's peanut butter cups but in peanut butter pie form.
    • You could also fold in chocolate chips or even Reese's Pieces into the filling or sprinkle them on top of the pie to give the pie some texture!
    • An Oreo crust would be a fun alternative to a graham cracker crust. You would just substitute Oreo crumbs for graham cracker crumbs in the crust recipe. Crushed pretzels would also be really good if you like sweet and salty!
    • If you're short on time, you can use a prepared pie crust to make things easier!

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 slice
    • Calories: 302
    • Sugar: 13
    • Sodium: 275
    • Fat: 19
    • Saturated Fat: 8
    • Unsaturated Fat: 11
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 24
    • Fiber: 1
    • Protein: 9
    • Cholesterol: 32

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