Description
Silky Amish peanut butter cream pie celebrates Pennsylvania Dutch culinary traditions with rich, smooth peanut butter filling nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. Creamy layers and delicate texture promise a sweet journey through classic Midwestern comfort dessert perfection you’ll savor to the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 9-inch pie crust, baked and cooled
- 1 (3.4 ounces / 96 grams) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup whipped cream or Cool Whip
- 2 cups sweetened whipped cream or 8 ounces (226 grams) Cool Whip
Peanut Butter Crumbles:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
Sweetening and Garnish:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Craft the peanut butter crumbles by blending powdered sugar with creamy peanut butter until a delicate, granular texture emerges, then set the mixture aside for later garnishing.
- Whisk together instant vanilla pudding mix, milk, and creamy peanut butter in a medium bowl, stirring vigorously for approximately two minutes until the mixture transforms into a thick, luxurious consistency.
- Gently incorporate whipped cream or Cool Whip into the pudding mixture, folding carefully to maintain a smooth, airy texture without deflating the cream.
- Prepare the pie crust foundation by evenly distributing half of the prepared peanut butter crumbles across the bottom, creating a delectable base layer.
- Carefully pour the peanut butter filling over the crumble layer, using a spatula to spread it uniformly and ensure complete coverage.
- Crown the pie with a generous layer of sweetened whipped cream or Cool Whip, either spreading smoothly or piping for an elegant presentation.
- Sprinkle the remaining peanut butter crumbles atop the whipped cream, adding a delightful crunch and visual appeal to the dessert.
- Refrigerate the pie for a minimum of two hours, allowing the filling to set completely and the flavors to meld, creating a perfectly chilled and indulgent dessert.
Notes
- Prep ahead by mixing peanut butter crumbles first, giving them time to set and develop a delightful texture before assembling the pie.
- Whisk pudding mixture thoroughly to ensure a smooth, lump-free filling that will create a creamy and consistent base for the pie.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the peanut butter filling to maintain its light and airy consistency without deflating the mixture.
- Create layers of flavor by sprinkling peanut butter crumbles between the crust and filling, adding a delicious crunch to each bite.
- Chill the pie for a minimum of 2 hours to allow the filling to set completely, ensuring clean and beautiful slices when served.
- Garnish with extra peanut butter crumbles just before serving to maintain their crisp texture and add a professional finishing touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg