Kay’s Kitchen Frozen Peanut Butter Pie

A creamy frozen peanut butter pie with a nutty graham cracker crust — simple to prepare, perfect for family gatherings and celebrations.

Prep: 20 min • Freeze: 4 hrs+ • Serves: 8 • Category: Mediterranean Celebrations

Some desserts are worth the wait. Kay’s Peanut Butter Pie is one of those recipes — indulgent, nostalgic, and always welcome at the holiday table. While the Mediterranean Diet emphasizes balance and moderation, celebrations make space for sweet traditions like this one.

Kay never gave the recipe and everyone from Ketchikan, Alaska wanted it - so we found a spy worthy of Gabriel Allon and here is the recipe:

Ingredients

For the Crust

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
½ cup peanut butter
2 Tbsp honey
⅓ cup dry roasted peanuts, finely chopped
⅓ cup melted butter

For the Filling

4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
⅓ cup creamy peanut butter + 2 Tbsp extra
½ cup milk
12 oz Cool Whip, softened

Instructions

Make the crust: Blend graham cracker crumbs, ½ cup peanut butter, honey, chopped peanuts, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch pie pan. Freeze briefly while preparing filling.
Make the filling: In a large bowl, whip cream cheese, powdered sugar, and peanut butter until smooth. Slowly add milk while mixing.
Fold in Cool Whip gently until fully combined and fluffy.
Spread filling into prepared crust. Freeze at least 4 hours or overnight.
Thaw slightly before serving. Garnish with extra chopped peanuts if desired.

Mediterranean Notes

This pie is reserved for celebrations — an indulgence enjoyed with family and friends, not everyday fare.
Mindful balance: Pair with a meal rich in vegetables, legumes, and seafood to honor the Mediterranean pattern of eating.
Tradition: Occasional sweets are part of the joy of shared meals in every culture, including the Mediterranean.

Nutrition (Estimated per slice, 1/8 pie)

Calories: ≈480 kcal
Protein: ≈9 g
Fat: ≈32 g
Carbohydrates: ≈40 g
Fiber: ≈2 g
Sodium: ≈320 mg
Values vary with crust and garnish choices.