Description
This Peanut Butter Honeycomb Pie is a decadent no-bake dessert featuring a crunchy graham cracker crust, creamy peanut butter and cream cheese filling, topped with delightful honeycomb candy pieces. Perfect for peanut butter lovers, this pie offers a deliciously light and fluffy texture with a sweet and crunchy finish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 2 cups crushed graham crackers or digestive biscuits
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
For the Filling:
- 1 1/4 cups creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
For the Topping:
- 1 cup honeycomb candy (store-bought or homemade), broken into pieces
- Optional: drizzle of melted chocolate or caramel
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a bowl, mix crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Press mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust. Chill for 15 minutes to set and firm up.
- Make the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat together peanut butter, softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy without lumps.
- Incorporate Whipped Cream: Gently fold the whipped heavy cream into the peanut butter mixture to create a light and fluffy filling, being careful not to deflate the whipped cream.
- Assemble the Pie: Spoon the peanut butter filling into the chilled graham cracker crust and smooth the top evenly with a spatula.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the broken honeycomb candy pieces evenly on top of the filling. If desired, drizzle melted chocolate or caramel over the honeycomb for extra flavor and decoration.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the pie for at least 3 hours or overnight to allow it to fully set and the flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother filling.
- For a homemade honeycomb topping, use a simple sugar and baking soda recipe to create crunchy honeycomb pieces.
- This pie should be stored in the refrigerator and consumed within 2-3 days for best freshness.
- Use a 9-inch pie dish to ensure proper crust-to-filling ratio.
- Optional toppings like chopped peanuts or a sprinkle of sea salt can add extra texture and flavor.
