Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie Recipe
The Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie is a rich and creamy no-bake dessert that combines a crumbly peanut butter mixture with a fluffy cream cheese and pudding filling, all nestled in a pre-made graham cracker crust. This pie offers a perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors with a delightful blend of textures, making it a comforting and indulgent treat that’s easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes (includes chilling time)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Pie Ingredients
- 1 pre-made graham cracker pie crust
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
Instructions
- Make the Peanut Butter Crumble: In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter and powdered sugar. Use a fork or pastry cutter to mix until crumbly—not smooth. This mixture forms both the base and the topping. Pro Tip: Avoid overmixing or it’ll turn into a paste.
- Make the Cream Cheese Filling: Beat softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth. Add heavy cream and vanilla extract. Beat until light, fluffy, and airy—like a whipped frosting.
- Prepare the Crust: Spread half of the peanut butter crumbles into the bottom of the graham crust and gently press down to form a crumb layer.
- Make the Pudding: In a separate bowl, whisk together cold milk and the vanilla pudding mix for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Combine Layers: Fold the pudding mixture into the whipped cream cheese mixture until fully combined and creamy.
- Fill the Crust: Pour the cream filling over the peanut butter crumble layer in the crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Top and Chill: Sprinkle the remaining peanut butter crumbles evenly over the pie. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best texture.
Notes
- Serve cold, either directly from the fridge or after sitting out for 10 minutes.
- Optional toppings: whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, chopped peanuts, shaved chocolate, a pinch of sea salt.
- Pairs well with strong black coffee, iced latte, or cold glass of milk.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze tightly wrapped for up to 1 month; thaw in fridge before serving.
- For a chocolate twist, use chocolate pudding instead of vanilla pudding.
- To make it gluten-free, use a gluten-free pie crust.
- Adding chopped roasted peanuts into the crumble adds extra crunch.
- Use light cream cheese and whipped topping instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.
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