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Amish Peanut Butter Pie

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This dessert blends velvety peanut butter filling with crisp crumbles for a great mix of textures. Topped with whipped cream and resting on a flaky crust, it’s an easy-to-make crowd favorite.

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Maria from tastyhush
Updated on Mon, 26 May 2025 12:21:17 GMT
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You’ve gotta check out this sweet Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie. You don’t have to turn on the oven. It’s got crumbly peanut butter bits, layered with vanilla pudding and pillowy whipped cream. It’s super comforting, full of simple things tossed together, and each forkful just melts in your mouth.

Irresistible Reasons To Love This Pie

This pie is next level yum. Those crunchy peanut butter bits on top and silky middle? Best combo ever. No need to bake, so you can whip it up on even your wildest days. It looks super fancy too, but it’s actually really chill to pull together.

Gather Your Goodies

  • Yummy Bottom: Use a baked and cooled crust of your choosing.
  • Sweet Crumbles: Stir peanut butter with powdered sugar for the magic crunch.
  • Dreamy Filling: Grab milk, vanilla pudding mix and stir in creamy peanut butter for an easy cream center.
  • Fluffy Crown: Top with Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream for that cloud effect.

Easy Amish-Inspired Pie

Chill It Out
Pop it in the fridge for at least 2 hours to let it firm up before digging in.
Stack The Layers
Scoop everything into your crust, then smooth on the creamy layer and toss those extra peanut buttery crumbles on top.
Add Some Lift
Carefully fold in the whipped cream so the filling stays nice and airy.
Make The Middle
Mix milk, pudding mix and peanut butter together until everything blends smooth and thickens a bit.
Crunch Things Up
Stir together peanut butter and powdered sugar for those signature crumbles, and set some aside for later.

Fun Ways To Tweak It

Mix it up with an Oreo crust or graham base. Banana fans? Add sliced bananas between those creamy layers. Splash on some chocolate or toss on sea salt for an extra wow at the end.

How To Store It

This awesome pie stays tasty in the fridge for about 4 days if you cover it tight. Need to prep early? Pop it in the freezer without the topping, wrap it up good and throw on fresh whipped cream when it comes time to serve.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can natural peanut butter work?

Sure, just mix well and tweak the crumble’s sugar since natural peanut butter is oilier.

→ Which is better: Cool Whip or fresh cream?

Cool Whip lasts longer, but fresh cream has better flavor. Go with what fits your timing!

→ How long before serving can I make it?

Prepare it 3-4 days ahead. Keep the final crumble layer separate until it’s time to serve for the best crunch.

→ What happens if I freeze it?

The whipped cream’s texture might change after thawing. Defrost it overnight in the fridge for the best results.

→ Why spread crumbles on the bottom?

Adding crumbles to the bottom creates texture in every bite, beyond just the topping.

Peanut Butter Pie

Creamy pie with peanut butter filling, a whipped topping, and a sprinkle of peanut butter crumbles over a golden crust.

Prep Time
30 Minutes
Cook Time
120 Minutes
Total Time
150 Minutes
By: Maria

Category: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: Amish-Style

Yield: 8 Servings (1 whole pie)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

01 1/2 cup peanut butter, smooth or creamy.
02 1/2 cup powdered sugar.
03 1 pre-made 9-inch pie shell.
04 1 1/2 cups milk.
05 1 box of instant vanilla pudding (3.4 oz).
06 1 cup Cool Whip or whipped cream.
07 2 cups of whipped topping or 8 oz Cool Whip, extra for layers.
08 1/4 cup peanut butter, creamy style.

Instructions

Step 01

Combine peanut butter and powdered sugar. Work it until small clumps form. Save half for later.

Step 02

Blend pudding mix, peanut butter, and milk until it thickens—about 2 minutes. Make sure it’s smooth before folding in 1 cup of whipped cream.

Step 03

Scatter half the crumbles onto the pie crust. Layer on the filling and smooth it out. Top with whipped cream and chill for 2 hours. Before serving, sprinkle the rest of the crumbles.

Notes

  1. Stir natural peanut butter thoroughly before using.
  2. Freshly whipped cream tastes amazing but may not last as long as store-bought Cool Whip.
  3. Store it in the fridge, and it'll stay good for 3-4 days.
  4. Freezing is possible, though the texture might get a little different.

Tools You'll Need

  • A pie dish, 9 inches.
  • Bowls for mixing.
  • A whisk.
  • A spatula for spreading.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains dairy (milk, whipped cream).
  • Includes wheat from the pie crust.
  • Uses peanuts as an ingredient.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 420
  • Total Fat: 28 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 35 g
  • Protein: 12 g