Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie

Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie

from teatimewithnaomi.com

This Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie is a rich, indulgent dessert that blends the nutty goodness of peanut butter with a creamy, vanilla pudding filling, light whipped topping, and crunchy peanut butter crumbles. This pie is perfect for those who love a combination of textures: the crumbly peanut butter mixture adds a delightful contrast to the smooth, creamy layers. It’s a simple recipe that offers a big payoff in both taste and presentation, making it ideal for gatherings, holidays, or a special family treat.

Ingredients

  • Pie Crust: 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
  • Peanut Butter Crumbles: ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
  • Peanut Butter Filling: 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1½ cups milk
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup whipped cream or Cool Whip
  • Whipped Topping: 2 cups sweetened whipped cream or 8 oz Cool Whip

Directions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, combine ½ cup powdered sugar and ¼ cup creamy peanut butter. Using a fork, mix them together until the mixture becomes crumbly and forms small, pea-sized clusters. Adjust with more powdered sugar or peanut butter as needed to achieve the right texture. Set aside half of the crumbles for later use.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix, 1½ cups of milk, and ½ cup of creamy peanut butter for 2 minutes, or until thickened and smooth. Make sure there are no lumps and that the mixture reaches a custard-like consistency.

  3. 3

    Gently fold in 1 cup of whipped cream or Cool Whip into the peanut butter pudding mixture. Use a spatula to carefully combine the whipped cream, making sure not to deflate it too much. The goal is to lighten the filling with a fluffy, airy texture.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle half of the peanut butter crumbles evenly across the bottom of the pre-baked pie crust. Pour the peanut butter filling on top of the crumbles and spread it out evenly. Top the filling with 2 cups of whipped cream or Cool Whip, either spreading it smoothly or piping it decoratively across the surface.

  5. 5

    Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to set properly. This step is crucial for ensuring the pie holds its shape when sliced. After chilling, sprinkle the remaining peanut butter crumbles over the whipped topping just before serving.