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Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie

A delightful and creamy pie with peanut butter flavors that brings back fond memories of family gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the pie crust
  • 1 pre-made pre-made graham cracker pie crust Choose a thick and sturdy crust.
For the filling
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter Choose your favorite brand.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Balances the flavors beautifully.
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Makes the pie creamy and dreamy.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Adds sweetness.
  • 2 cups heavy cream Creates a velvety texture.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
  • 1 cup milk Combines pudding and cream cheese.
  • 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix Gives the pie a creamy consistency.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, combine creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar, mixing until crumbly. Set aside half for topping.
  2. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Add heavy cream and vanilla extract to the cream cheese, beating until light and fluffy.
  4. Spread half of the peanut butter crumbles in the bottom of the graham cracker pie crust.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk and vanilla pudding mix until it thickens.
  6. Fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
  7. Pour the creamy filling over the peanut butter crumbles in the crust and top with remaining crumbles.
  8. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

You can make the filling a day in advance for better flavor. If the filling is too thin, add more pudding mix. For extra texture, consider topping with crushed pretzels or crumbled chocolate.