Amish Peanut Butter Dream Pie (Printable version)

Luscious creamy peanut butter filling with whipped topping and crumbly crust

# What You’ll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 1 9-inch prepared pie crust, baked and cooled

→ Peanut Butter Crumbs

02 - 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
03 - 1 cup powdered sugar

→ Filling

04 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 2 cups whole milk
08 - 3 large egg yolks
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Topping

11 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream
12 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
13 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar in a medium bowl. Mix with a fork until mixture reaches crumbly consistency. Reserve for later use.
02 - Distribute half of the prepared peanut butter crumbs evenly across the bottom of the cooled baked pie crust. Press gently to adhere.
03 - In a medium saucepan, whisk together granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and salt until thoroughly blended.
04 - Gradually whisk whole milk into the dry mixture, ensuring no lumps remain. Continue whisking until completely smooth.
05 - Place saucepan over medium heat. Cook while whisking constantly until mixture thickens and begins to bubble, approximately 4 to 5 minutes.
06 - Whisk egg yolks in a separate bowl. Gradually incorporate a small amount of the hot milk mixture while whisking continuously to prevent curdling.
07 - Pour tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan while whisking constantly. Continue cooking for 2 additional minutes until filling becomes thick and glossy.
08 - Remove from heat. Stir in unsalted butter and vanilla extract until butter melts completely and mixture is smooth.
09 - Pour warm filling over the peanut butter crumb layer in the pie shell. Let cool at room temperature for 15 minutes, then refrigerate for minimum 2 hours until fully set.
10 - Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract with electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Spread whipped cream evenly over chilled pie surface.
11 - Sprinkle remaining peanut butter crumbs generously over whipped cream topping before serving. Serve chilled.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • The combination of creamy custard and crumbly peanut butter creates texture that keeps everyone coming back for seconds
  • It comes together faster than most homemade pies but tastes like you spent all afternoon in the kitchen
  • Something about this particular peanut butter and cream combination hits that perfect nostalgic note
02 -
  • If your custard develops any lumps while cooking, simply press it through a fine mesh sieve before adding the eggs
  • The pie needs those full two hours of chilling or the custard won't set properly and you'll have a messy slice
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients mix more smoothly and prevent the dreaded seized custard situation
  • The crumb mixture can be made days ahead and kept in an airtight container until you're ready to assemble

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