Description
Creamy Amish peanut butter cream pie delivers a nostalgic slice of comforting Midwestern dessert magic. Rich layers of smooth peanut butter filling nestled in a flaky crust promise pure indulgence for you.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Filling Components:
- 1 package (3.4 ounces / 96 grams) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Crust:
- 1 pre-made graham cracker pie crust
Instructions
- Craft a crumbly peanut butter mixture by thoroughly blending powdered sugar with peanut butter until it forms a fine, textured consistency. Divide the mixture into two equal portions, reserving one half for pie topping.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese and granulated sugar until achieving a silky, uniform texture. Incorporate heavy cream and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until the mixture becomes airy and voluminous.
- Distribute half of the prepared peanut butter crumbles across the graham cracker crust base, creating an even layer.
- Prepare instant vanilla pudding by whisking milk until the mixture thickens and sets, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Gently fold the pudding into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring complete integration without deflating the mixture’s delicate structure.
- Transfer the combined filling onto the peanut butter crumble-lined crust, spreading smoothly to the edges.
- Garnish the pie’s surface with remaining peanut butter crumbles, creating an appealing textural topping.
- Refrigerate the pie for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing filling to set and flavors to meld. Serve chilled for optimal taste and consistency.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother, lump-free filling that blends easily with other ingredients.
- Sift powdered sugar before mixing with peanut butter to prevent clumpy crumbles and ensure even texture.
- Whip heavy cream to soft peaks before adding to cream cheese mixture for extra light and airy consistency.
- Consider low-fat alternatives like Greek yogurt or reduced-fat cream cheese for a healthier version without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg