Description
This Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie features a creamy, luscious peanut butter filling layered over crunchy peanut butter crumbles, all nestled in a flaky pie crust and topped with whipped cream and more peanut butter crumbles. It’s an irresistible no-bake dessert that’s rich, smooth, and perfect for peanut butter lovers.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 pie crust (9-inch, baked and cooled or homemade)
Peanut Butter Crumbles
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
Peanut Butter Filling
- 1 (3.4 ounce) box instant Jell-O vanilla pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup whipped cream (or 1 cup Cool Whip, whipped)
Topping
- 2 cups whipped cream
- Remaining peanut butter crumbles from above
Instructions
- Make Peanut Butter Crumbles: In a medium bowl, combine the powdered sugar and 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter using an electric mixer on medium speed. Mix until small peanut butter crumbles start to form. If the mixture remains too powdery, add a few drops of water to help larger nuggets come together.
- Layer Crumbles in Crust: Place half of the peanut butter crumbles evenly on the bottom of the baked pie crust.
- Prepare Peanut Butter Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the instant vanilla pudding mix, 1 1/2 cups milk, and 1/2 cup peanut butter. Beat together with a mixer for 2 minutes until smooth and thickened.
- Incorporate Whipped Cream: Gently fold in 1 cup of already whipped cream into the peanut butter pudding mixture, mixing lightly to keep it airy.
- Assemble Pie Filling: Pour the peanut butter pudding filling over the peanut butter crumbles in the pie crust, spreading evenly.
- Add Whipped Cream Topping: Spread or pipe 2 cups of whipped cream over the pudding layer to form a smooth topping.
- Add Remaining Crumbles: Sprinkle the remaining peanut butter crumbles over the whipped cream topping for extra texture and flavor.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the pie for at least 1-2 hours to allow it to fully set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use either store-bought or homemade pie crust, but ensure it is baked and cooled before starting.
- The instant pudding mix ensures a quick and easy filling with a smooth texture.
- Adjust the sweetness by sampling the peanut butter crumbles mixture; add more powdered sugar if you prefer sweeter crumbles.
- For a more intense peanut butter flavor, use natural creamy peanut butter.
- Serve chilled for best texture and flavor.
- This pie is best consumed within 2 days for optimal freshness.
