Amish Peanut Butter Dream Pie (Printable)

Creamy peanut butter filling with whipped cream topping in a crisp crust, inspired by traditional Amish baking.

# Ingredient List:

→ Crust

01 - 1 prepared 9-inch 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:

01 - Combine creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar in a medium bowl. Mix with a fork until mixture achieves crumbly consistency. Reserve for later use.
02 - Distribute half of the prepared peanut butter crumbs evenly across the bottom of the cooled pie crust, pressing gently to create an even layer.
03 - In a medium saucepan, whisk together granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and salt until thoroughly blended. Gradually incorporate whole milk while whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
04 - Place saucepan over medium heat. Cook while whisking constantly until mixture thickens considerably and begins to bubble gently, approximately 4 to 5 minutes.
05 - Whisk egg yolks in a separate heat-proof bowl. Gradually add approximately 1/2 cup of the hot milk mixture while whisking vigorously to temper the eggs and prevent curdling.
06 - Return tempered egg mixture to the saucepan while whisking constantly. Continue cooking for 2 additional minutes until filling becomes thick, glossy, and coats the back of a spoon.
07 - Remove saucepan from heat immediately. Stir in unsalted butter and vanilla extract until completely incorporated and smooth.
08 - Pour warm filling over the crumb layer in pie crust. Allow to cool at room temperature for 15 minutes, then refrigerate for minimum 2 hours until completely set and firm.
09 - Beat heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract using electric mixer until stiff peaks form and mixture holds its shape firmly.
10 - Spread whipped cream evenly over the completely chilled pie surface. Sprinkle reserved peanut butter crumbs generously over top before slicing and serving.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • The peanut butter crumbs melt into the custard creating layers of texture that keep every bite interesting
  • It comes together faster than most pies but tastes like you spent all afternoon making it
  • Something about the combination of creamy filling and salty sweet crumbs makes people ask for seconds every single time
02 -
  • The custard needs those full two hours to set or slicing will be a mess
  • Tempering the eggs slowly prevents scrambled bits in your silky filling
  • Room temperature ingredients combine more smoothly than cold ones
03 -
  • Whisking constantly while the custard cooks prevents scorched spots on the bottom
  • A glass pie plate lets you check if the bottom layer of crumbs has settled properly

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