Old Fashioned Amish Peanut Butter Dream (Printable View)
Creamy peanut butter filling with whipped topping and crumbs in a crisp pie shell. A nostalgic Amish-style dessert perfect for any occasion.
# 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 Steps:
01 - Mix creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar in a medium bowl using a fork until crumbly consistency forms. Reserve mixture for later use.
02 - Press half the prepared peanut butter crumbs evenly into the bottom of the cooled baked pie crust.
03 - Whisk granulated sugar, flour, and salt together in a saucepan until well blended.
04 - Gradually pour whole milk into the dry mixture while whisking continuously until smooth and no lumps remain.
05 - Place saucepan over medium heat. Whisk constantly until mixture thickens and just begins to bubble, approximately 4 to 5 minutes.
06 - Whisk egg yolks in a separate bowl. Slowly incorporate a small amount of the hot milk mixture while whisking rapidly to warm the eggs gently.
07 - Return tempered egg mixture to the saucepan, whisking continuously. Cook for 2 additional minutes until filling becomes thick and glossy.
08 - Remove from heat. Stir in unsalted butter and vanilla extract until completely smooth and butter is melted.
09 - Pour hot filling evenly over the peanut butter crumb layer in the crust. Let cool at room temperature for 15 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until completely set.
10 - Beat heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
11 - Spread whipped cream generously over the chilled pie surface. Sprinkle remaining peanut butter crumbs across the top before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The filling bakes up silky smooth like a custard but with that unmistakable peanut butter comfort
- It comes together faster than you'd think for something that tastes like it took all day
02 -
- If your custard starts looking curdled, keep whisking vigorously and it usually smooths back out
- The pie needs those full 2 hours of chilling time or the filling won't set properly when you slice it
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly, so pull everything out about 20 minutes before you start
- If your whipped cream gets too soft while spreading, pop the whole pie back in the fridge for 10 minutes then try again