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Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie

Indulge in Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie Bliss Today

Experience the delightful flavors of Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie, a nostalgic dessert that evokes warm memories and delicious moments.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Amish
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 9-inch pre-baked pie crust Use homemade for the best texture, but store-bought is a great time-saver.
For the Custard Filling
  • 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter Avoid natural types for smoother results.
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar Sweetens the custard.
  • 0.25 cup cornstarch Thickens the custard.
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor.
  • 3 cups whole milk Opt for skim milk if you prefer a lighter filling.
  • 3 large egg yolks Temper with hot milk to avoid curdling.
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Adds gloss after cooking.
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream Creates the light and airy topping.
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar Lightly sweetens the whipped cream.
  • 1 extra peanut butter crumbles Optional for garnish.

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) for a perfect, flaky crust.
  2. Roll out your homemade pie dough and carefully fit it into a 9-inch pie dish.
  3. Prick the bottom with a fork to prevent bubbling, then bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  4. Allow the crust to cool completely on a wire rack before filling it with the creamy peanut butter custard.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine 0.5 cup of creamy peanut butter and 0.5 cup of powdered sugar.
  6. Using a fork or your fingers, mix until the ingredients resemble coarse crumbs.
  7. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together 3 cups of whole milk, 0.75 cup of granulated sugar, 0.25 cup of cornstarch, and 0.25 teaspoon of salt.
  8. Continue cooking, stirring constantly for 6-8 minutes, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  9. In a separate bowl, carefully beat 3 large egg yolks.
  10. Slowly add a few spoonfuls of the hot milk mixture into the yolks while whisking continuously to temper them.
  11. Once mixed, return the combined mixture back to the saucepan and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  12. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 0.5 cup of creamy peanut butter and 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
  13. Sprinkle half of the peanut butter crumbles over the cooled pie crust.
  14. Gently pour the warm peanut butter custard into the crust.
  15. Cover with plastic wrap and chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  16. In a large mixing bowl, beat 1 cup of heavy whipping cream along with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  17. Spread the fluffy whipped cream generously over the chilled custard layer of the pie.
  18. Sprinkle the remaining peanut butter crumbles on top of your whipped cream layer.
  19. Slice your Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie and serve it cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Make-ahead perfection; preparing this pie a day in advance allows the flavors to meld beautifully.

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