Charley's Low Sugar Peanut Butter Pie

I recently went on a sugar free diet and adapted this recipe accordingly. A unique crust of shredded wheat crackers and pecans encloses a creamy combination of light cream cheese, peanut butter, and whipped topping.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 7 mins
• Total Time: 22 mins
• Calories: 538 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup chopped pecans
• ¾ cup butter, softened
• ¾ cup peanut butter
• 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 ½ cups crushed shredded wheat crackers
• 1 ½ teaspoons heat stable artificial sweetener
• ½ (8 ounce) package light cream cheese, softened

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

In a medium-size bowl, mix together crushed crackers, pecans, and artificial sweetener. Cut in butter or margarine until mixture is crumbly. Press into a 9 inch pie pan.

Step 3

Bake in preheated oven for 7 minutes. Remove and cool.

Step 4

In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and peanut butter. Beat until fluffy, then fold in whipped topping. Pour mixture into cooled crust. Chill 2 to 3 hours before serving.