It's your chance to have dessert with Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton might be one of the biggest stars in the world; but when it comes to dessert, she keeps it sweet and simple. Her go-to treat is a creamy, dreamy peanut butter pie.
And the best part? You don't need to be a country music legend, or even a pro in the kitchen, to make it.
With only five ingredients, no oven and about 10 minutes of prep, this dessert is perfect for anyone craving something rich and nostalgic.
It's the kind of recipe that feels like a hug from grandma, with a little flair that's totally Dolly.
This pie uses ingredients you can find in almost any grocery store. You'll need:
1 ½ cups powdered sugar.
1 cup peanut butter.
8 ounces of cream cheese at room temperature.
16 ounces of Cool Whip (that's the large tub).
2 pre-made graham cracker pie crusts.
You simply mix the peanut butter, cream cheese and powdered sugar in a bowl, fold in the Cool Whip, then spoon the filling into the pie crusts and chill.
Dolly's version is easy and tasty, but there's room to add your own twist. Some people swap the graham cracker crust for Oreo or chocolate cookie crusts. That adds a deeper flavor and helps balance the sweetness of the filling.You can also top it with whipped cream, chocolate drizzle or chopped peanuts for extra crunch. And while you only need to chill it for a couple of hours, letting it sit overnight makes the texture even smoother.
This dessert is cool, rich and fluffy all at once. The cream cheese gives it a cheesecake-like base, while the peanut butter adds comfort and bold flavor.
It's sweet, but not too sweet. Tangy, but not too sharp. It tastes like something you'd get at an old-school diner. It's fun, familiar and a little over the top in the best way.
You can click to read more about the recipe.
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So, if you're looking for a dessert that's easy to make, hard to mess up, and sure to impress, this one's for you. After all, if it's good enough for Dolly, it's good enough for just about anyone.
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