Description
Creamy Amish peanut butter cream pie delivers a nostalgic slice of Pennsylvania Dutch dessert tradition. Silky peanut butter filling and flaky crust promise sweet comfort that connects you to homemade kitchen memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9-inch) pie crust, baked and cooled
- 1 (3.4 oz / 96 g) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1.5 cups milk
- 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups sweetened whipped cream or 8 oz (226 g) Cool Whip
- 1 cup whipped cream or Cool Whip
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar (for peanut butter crumbles)
- 0.25 cup creamy peanut butter (for peanut butter crumbles)
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar (for sweetening and garnish)
Instructions
- Crumble Creation: Blend powdered sugar with peanut butter until a fine, sandy texture forms, reserving the mixture for final garnish.
- Filling Fusion: Vigorously whisk instant vanilla pudding mix, milk, and peanut butter in a medium bowl until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth, creating a luxurious base.
- Cream Integration: Gently fold whipped cream or Cool Whip into the pudding mixture, maintaining a light and airy consistency that promises a delectable texture.
- Crust Preparation: Distribute half of the prepared peanut butter crumbles across the pie crust bottom, establishing a crunchy foundation for the dessert.
- Assembly and Topping: Pour the peanut butter filling over the crumble layer, spreading evenly with a spatula, then crown with a luscious layer of sweetened whipped cream or Cool Whip, either smoothly spread or elegantly piped.
- Final Flourish: Generously sprinkle the remaining peanut butter crumbles over the cream topping, adding a delightful textural contrast and visual appeal.
- Chilling Stage: Refrigerate the pie for at least two hours, allowing the filling to set completely and flavors to harmonize, transforming the dessert into a perfectly chilled, indulgent treat.
Notes
- Crumble Consistency: Aim for a sandy, granular texture when mixing powdered sugar and peanut butter to ensure perfect topping distribution.
- Whisk with Vigor: Blend pudding mix, milk, and peanut butter thoroughly for two full minutes to achieve a smooth, lump-free filling.
- Fold Gently: Incorporate whipped cream carefully to maintain the light, airy texture of the pie filling, preventing deflation and preserving volume.
- Chill Completely: Refrigerate for at least two hours to allow flavors to meld and filling to set firmly, guaranteeing the ultimate creamy texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 356
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg