Description
This Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie recipe offers a delightful taste of tradition. It features a smooth vanilla pudding layered with sweet and salty peanut butter crumbles, all topped with light, fluffy homemade whipped cream. It’s a comforting and satisfying dessert that’s surprisingly easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Pudding Filling:
- 3 cups hot milk
- 3 large egg yolks, beaten
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- For the Peanut Butter Crumbs:
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- For the Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Other:
- 1 baked 9-inch pie crust
Instructions
- Prepare the Pudding Filling: In a medium saucepan, combine the hot milk, sugar, cornstarch, all-purpose flour, and salt. Whisk together until smooth. Gradually whisk in the beaten egg yolks. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens to a pudding consistency. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract. Cover the surface of the pudding with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming and let it cool completely.
- Make the Peanut Butter Crumbs: In a small bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar. Use a fork to mix them together until small crumbles form.
- Whip the Cream: In a cold mixing bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble the Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie: Sprinkle about three-quarters of the peanut butter crumbles into the bottom of the baked 9-inch pie crust. Spread the cooled vanilla pudding evenly over the peanut butter crumbles. Carefully spread the whipped cream evenly over the pudding layer. Sprinkle the remaining peanut butter crumbles over the top of the whipped cream.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 to 3 hours before serving to allow it to set properly. Slice and serve cold.
Notes
- Using creamy peanut butter is recommended for the best texture in the crumbs.
- Ensure the pudding is completely cool before assembling to prevent the whipped cream from melting.
- Make the peanut butter crumbs fresh just before assembly for optimal texture; they can dry out if made too far in advance.
- This Amish peanut butter cream pie is best enjoyed within 2-3 days of preparation and should be stored covered in the refrigerator.
- For variations, consider using a graham cracker crust, drizzling with melted chocolate, or topping with chopped peanuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake/Chilled
- Cuisine: Amish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice