Description
This Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie is a luscious and nostalgic dessert featuring a creamy peanut butter custard filling nestled in a pre-baked pie crust, topped with crumbly peanut butter bits and whipped cream. It blends rich, nutty flavors with a smooth, velvety texture, perfect for peanut butter lovers looking for a classic, comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Base and Topping
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for peanut butter crumbs)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- Whipped cream, for topping
Custard Filling
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Peanut Butter Crumbs: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup of granulated sugar with the peanut butter. Mix until it forms crumbly bits. Set this mixture aside for layering in the pie.
- Heat Milk: Pour 2 1/2 cups of the whole milk into a medium saucepan. Warm it over medium heat until it is hot but not boiling, preparing it to mix with the custard ingredients.
- Mix Custard Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, egg yolks, salt, and the remaining 1/2 cup milk until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
- Cook the Custard: Slowly add the egg yolk mixture into the warm milk in the saucepan, whisking continuously to combine. Cook the mixture for 5 to 7 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently until it thickens and starts to bubble, achieving a custard consistency.
- Finish Custard: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow the custard to cool slightly so it thickens and cools before assembling the pie.
- Assemble the Pie: Sprinkle half of the peanut butter crumbs evenly across the bottom of the pre-baked pie crust. Pour the warm custard filling over the crumbs, spreading it evenly across the crust surface.
- Top and Chill: Sprinkle the remaining peanut butter crumbs over the custard. Place the pie in the refrigerator and chill it for 2 to 3 hours or until it is fully set and firm.
- Serve: Once chilled and set, serve the pie topped with a generous amount of whipped cream for an extra creamy finish.
Notes
- Ensure the milk does not boil while heating to prevent curdling the custard.
- Use creamy peanut butter for a smoother crumb texture or chunky for added crunch.
- Chilling time is crucial for the custard to set properly, so do not skip or shorten it.
- For a richer flavor, consider lightly toasting the pie crust before adding the crumbs.
- Leftover pie should be refrigerated and consumed within 3 days for best freshness.
