This Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie is a delightful dessert that combines a rich and creamy peanut butter filling with a light and flaky pie crust. It’s the perfect treat for peanut butter lovers and a welcome change from traditional cream pies. Plus, with the option to use a pre-baked crust, this recipe is surprisingly easy to make!

 

Ingredients:
Ingredient Quantity
Pre-baked Pie Crust (9 inch) 1
Granulated Sugar 1 cup
All-Purpose Flour 2 tablespoons
Salt 1/2 teaspoon
Whole Milk 2 cups
Beaten Egg Yolks 3
Creamy Peanut Butter 1/2 cup
Unsalted Butter 2 tablespoons
Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon
Heavy Whipping Cream 1 cup
Powdered Sugar 2 tablespoons
Chopped Peanuts or Chocolate Shavings (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
Preheat and Bake the Crust (15-20 minutes):

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
If you haven’t already baked your pie crust, follow the package instructions for a store-bought crust or bake a homemade one until golden brown. Let it cool completely on a wire rack before filling.
Make the Peanut Butter Custard (10-15 minutes):

In a saucepan, whisk together the sugar, flour, and salt.
Gradually whisk in the milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and boils gently.
In a separate bowl, whisk the beaten egg yolks. Slowly add a small amount of the hot milk mixture to the yolks while whisking constantly. This tempers the eggs. Then, pour the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan.
Continue to cook and stir for another 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens like pudding.
Remove the pan from heat and stir in the peanut butter, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
Assemble the Pie (5 minutes):

Pour the warm peanut butter custard filling into the cooled pie crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Let the pie cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
Then, transfer it to the refrigerator and chill for at least 3 hours, or until the filling is completely set.
Whip the Cream (5 minutes):

In a large bowl, use an electric mixer on high speed to beat the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form.
Add the powdered sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
Garnish and Serve (5 minutes):

Take the chilled pie out of the refrigerator.
Spread the whipped cream evenly over the chilled peanut butter custard.
If desired, garnish with chopped peanuts or chocolate shavings for a touch of texture and flavor.
Slice and serve the pie chilled. Enjoy!