Description
Hearty Amish peanut butter cream pie brings together creamy richness and rustic charm from Pennsylvania’s countryside kitchens. Sweet layers of silky filling and flaky crust promise comfort and nostalgia you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch (23 cm) pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
Peanut Butter Filling:
- 1 (3.4 ounces / 96 grams) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) milk
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whipped cream or Cool Whip
Peanut Butter Crumbles and Whipped Topping:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) sweetened whipped cream or 8 ounces (226 grams) Cool Whip
Instructions
- Create a delicate crumble mixture by blending powdered sugar with creamy peanut butter until small, pebbly clusters form. Reserve half the crumbles for garnishing the final pie.
- Whisk instant vanilla pudding mix with milk and peanut butter until the mixture transforms into a smooth, thick custard. Ensure the consistency is free of lumps and has a velvety texture.
- Incorporate whipped cream into the peanut butter pudding base, folding gently to maintain the mixture’s airy lightness. Use a spatula with delicate, sweeping motions to preserve the cream’s volume.
- Distribute the first half of peanut butter crumbles across the pre-baked pie crust, creating a textured base layer. Pour the peanut butter pudding mixture evenly over the crumbles, then crown with a generous layer of whipped cream.
- Chill the pie in the refrigerator for a minimum of two hours, allowing the filling to solidify and develop a perfect, sliceable consistency. Before serving, scatter the remaining peanut butter crumbles across the whipped cream topping for a delightful, crunchy finish.
Notes
- Swap peanut butter with sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version perfect for those with allergies, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delightful dessert.
- Use sugar-free pudding mix and whipped topping to create a diabetic-friendly option without compromising the creamy, indulgent texture.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a drizzle of chocolate sauce or sprinkling crushed roasted peanuts on top for extra crunch and visual appeal.
- Prepare crumbles and filling ahead of time to reduce last-minute preparation stress, making this pie an excellent make-ahead dessert for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg