Description
This Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie is a luscious, no-bake dessert combining creamy peanut butter crumbles with a fluffy cream cheese and vanilla pudding filling set in a crunchy graham cracker crust. Chilled for several hours, it offers a rich, indulgent treat perfect for gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust and Crumbles
- 1 pre-made graham cracker pie crust
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Cream Cheese Mixture
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pudding Mixture
- 1 cup milk
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Crumbles: In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter and powdered sugar, mixing until crumbly. Set aside half of the mixture for topping later.
- Make the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Prepare the Pie Base: Evenly spread half of the peanut butter crumble mixture on the bottom of the pre-made graham cracker pie crust to form the base layer.
- Prepare the Pudding Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and instant vanilla pudding mix until the pudding thickens, which should take about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Combine the Mixtures: Gently fold the thickened pudding into the cream cheese mixture until well incorporated and smooth.
- Assemble the Pie: Pour this combined creamy filling over the peanut butter crumbles in the pie crust. Sprinkle the remaining peanut butter crumbles on top as a garnish.
- Chill the Pie: Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours to allow it to set and the flavors to meld perfectly.
- Serve: Once chilled and firm, slice the pie and enjoy this decadent, creamy peanut butter dessert.
Notes
- For an extra crunch, you can add chopped peanuts to the crumble mixture.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- If you prefer a firmer pie, chilling it overnight is recommended.
- This pie is best served chilled and consumed within 2-3 days for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
