Peanut Butter Cream Pie
Peanut Butter Cream Pie is a rich, no-bake American dessert featuring a creamy peanut butter filling in a pre-made cookie crust, often topped with whipped cream. It typically combines peanut butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and whipped topping for a smooth, sweet, and salty flavor profile. This indulgent treat is a popular potluck and holiday staple, especially in the United States.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This pie is very high in fat and calories, with a significant amount of sugar and carbohydrates from the crust and filling. A single slice provides a good amount of protein from the peanut butter but is primarily an energy-dense treat, with a typical slice containing roughly 500-700 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbs | 42 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 28 g |
| Sodium | 320 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
| Phosphorus | 120 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 IU |
| Vitamin E | 2.5 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.5 mg |
Per 1 slice (1/8 of a 9-inch pie, ~125 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a beloved example of the American 'icebox pie' or no-bake dessert tradition, valued for its ease and crowd-pleasing taste. Nutritionally, while it's a decadent dessert, the peanut butter base does contribute monounsaturated fats and plant-based protein.
