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Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie

Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie

A classic and comforting dessert featuring layers of sweet peanut butter crumble, smooth vanilla custard, and fluffy whipped cream in a buttery crust.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 35 minutes (includes chilling)
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
    • For the crust:
    • 1 (9-inch) pie crust, pre-baked (store-bought or homemade)

 

    • For the peanut butter crumble:
    • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
    • 3/4 cup powdered sugar

 

    • For the vanilla custard filling:
    • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
    • 1/4 cup cornstarch
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 2 1/2 cups whole milk
    • 4 egg yolks
    • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
    • 2 tsp vanilla extract

 

  • For the topping:
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Bake your crust: Pre-bake the crust and let it cool completely.
  2. Make the peanut butter crumble: Mix peanut butter and powdered sugar with a fork or pastry blender until crumbly. Set aside.
  3. Cook the custard: In a saucepan, whisk sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add milk, cooking over medium heat while whisking until thick and bubbling (8–10 min).
  4. Temper the eggs: Beat yolks in a small bowl. Add a ladle of the hot custard while whisking, then return to the pan. Cook 2 more minutes until thickened.
  5. Add butter and vanilla: Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract.
  6. Assemble the pie: Sprinkle 2/3 of the peanut butter crumble in the crust. Pour in the warm custard. Cover with plastic wrap directly on surface. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
  7. Make the whipped cream: Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  8. Finish and serve: Top chilled pie with whipped cream and the remaining crumble. Slice and serve cold.

Notes

  • No crust? Use a graham cracker crust as a shortcut.
  • Want chocolate? Add a thin melted chocolate layer under the custard.
  • Use crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
  • Dairy-free? Use plant milk and coconut whipped cream.
  • Top with chopped peanuts or chocolate shavings for flair.
  • Author: Selena Trump
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Amish
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 130mg

Keywords: peanut butter cream pie, Amish pie, no-bake custard pie, peanut butter crumble