Introduction: Quick Peanut Butter Pie (Gluten Free!)

About: ...after 30 years of becoming corporately numb, my dreams of not working (for pay) and instead creating with my hands has become a reality. Life is grand!
This rich and creamy dessert will rings all of your bells, because it's...
  • Easy to prepare  (15 minutes max)
  • Crowd Pleaser (a little goes a long way)
  • Gluten Free (but without expensive ingredients)
  • YUMMY!

Step 1: A Few Ingredients for the Crust

Ziplock bag
4 cups Chocolate Chex cereal (if not concerned about GF use any chocolate rice cereal)
3 Tbsp Butter
  1. Place cereal in a ziplock bag and crush with a rolling pin.  
  2. Add butter and microwave until melted.
  3. Mix the crushed cereal and melted butter in the ziplock until particles are covered
  4. Spread cereal/butter mixture into one 9x13 dish or two 8x8 pans (to keep for yourself!) and set aside

Step 2: A Few More for the Filling...

Using a mixer and a large bowl, combine...
  • 8oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
Then add...
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
Once smooth, fold in...
  • 16 oz Cool Whip (non dairy topping)
Pour into prepared pan(s) and chill overnight or until firm (2-3 hours).

Step 3: Serve (and Squeal!)

If interested, serve with chopped peanuts and/or chocolate syrup.

Savor the flavor and creamy texture of this summertime dessert!