Description
Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie is a decadent and creamy dessert featuring a smooth peanut butter pudding filling layered over a buttery pre-baked crust, topped with sweet whipped cream and delicate peanut butter crumbles for added texture. This no-bake pie captures the nostalgic flavors of peanut butter and vanilla in a light, fluffy, and rich treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust and Crumbles
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
Filling
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1½ cups milk
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup whipped cream or Cool Whip
Topping
- 2 cups sweetened whipped cream or 8 oz Cool Whip
Instructions
- Make Crumbles: In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar and ¼ cup creamy peanut butter using a fork. Mix until the mixture is crumbly in texture. Set aside these peanut butter crumbles for layering.
- Prepare Filling: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and 1½ cups milk until the mixture thickens, approximately 2 minutes. Stir in ½ cup creamy peanut butter until smooth and fully incorporated. Gently fold in 1 cup of whipped cream or Cool Whip to create a light and fluffy filling.
- Assemble Pie: Evenly sprinkle half of the peanut butter crumbles over the bottom of the pre-baked pie crust to add texture and flavor. Carefully spread the prepared peanut butter pudding filling over the crumbles, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Top & Chill: Spread 2 cups of sweetened whipped cream or 8 oz Cool Whip evenly over the filling layer. Sprinkle the remaining peanut butter crumbles on top for a decorative finish. Place the pie in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to set before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use a pre-baked pie crust to avoid sogginess.
- You can substitute Cool Whip for whipped cream for convenience.
- Letting the pie chill longer than 2 hours will help the flavors meld and filling firm up more.
- Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth texture; crunchy can alter the consistency.
- This pie is best served chilled and consumed within 2-3 days for freshness.
