Description
Creamy Amish peanut butter cream pie blends smooth peanut butter filling with a flaky crust, showcasing traditional Amish baking charm. Sweet comfort awaits with each silky slice that promises rich, nostalgic satisfaction for home bakers and dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Peanut Butter Components:
- ½ cup (120 grams) creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup (100 grams) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (30 grams) cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups (360 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Craft the peanut butter crumble mixture by blending peanut butter with powdered sugar until it forms a delicate, grainy consistency. Reserve these crumbs for the final pie decoration.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt, creating a dry ingredient base for the creamy filling.
- Gradually introduce milk into the dry ingredients, whisking methodically to eliminate any potential lumps and create a smooth liquid foundation.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring consistently to prevent scorching. Allow the mixture to gradually thicken and develop a gentle bubbling texture, which typically requires 8-10 minutes of attentive cooking.
- Remove the pan from heat and carefully incorporate beaten egg yolks, returning to the heat momentarily to ensure proper integration and food safety.
- Once the custard reaches a luxurious, thick consistency, eliminate the heat source and fold in peanut butter and vanilla extract until the mixture transforms into a uniform, silky filling.
- Transfer the luscious peanut butter custard into a pre-baked pie crust, ensuring an even distribution.
- Allow the pie to cool naturally to room temperature, then refrigerate for 3-4 hours to achieve a perfectly set filling.
- Just before serving, adorn the pie with a lavish layer of whipped cream.
- Finish by generously sprinkling the reserved peanut butter crumbs across the top, creating a delightful textural and visual contrast.
Notes
- Choose a smooth, creamy peanut butter without added oils or sugar for the most authentic flavor and best texture in your filling.
- Sift powdered sugar before mixing with peanut butter to prevent lumpy crumbs and ensure a fine, delicate garnish.
- Temper egg yolks carefully by gradually whisking hot custard to prevent scrambling, creating a silky-smooth pie filling.
- Chill the pie for at least 4 hours to allow the custard to set completely, which helps maintain the perfect slice when serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (plus chilling)
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg