Amish Peanut Butter Dream Pie (Print View)
Rich, creamy peanut butter filling with whipped cream and crumb topping in a crisp pie shell.
# What You 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 peanut butter and powdered sugar in a medium bowl using a fork until crumbly texture forms. Reserve mixture for later use.
02 - Distribute half of the prepared peanut butter crumbs evenly across the bottom of the baked pie crust.
03 - Whisk granulated sugar, flour, and salt together in a saucepan until thoroughly blended.
04 - Gradually whisk milk into the dry mixture, stirring continuously until completely smooth and no lumps remain.
05 - Place saucepan over medium heat. Cook while whisking constantly until mixture thickens and just begins to boil, approximately 4 to 5 minutes.
06 - Whisk egg yolks in a separate bowl. Gradually pour small amount of hot milk mixture into yolks while whisking briskly to warm eggs gently.
07 - Return tempered egg mixture to saucepan, whisking continuously. Cook for 2 additional minutes until filling achieves thick, glossy consistency.
08 - Remove from heat immediately. Stir in butter and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and smooth.
09 - Pour warm filling over peanut butter crumb layer in crust. Allow to cool at room temperature for 15 minutes, then refrigerate minimum 2 hours until completely set.
10 - Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until stiff peaks form. Spread whipped topping generously over chilled pie surface.
11 - Sprinkle remaining peanut butter crumbs over whipped topping just before serving.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The texture is impossibly creamy like a cloud made of peanut butter
- It comes together faster than you can watch an episode of your favorite show
- That crumb layer hiding inside creates the most wonderful surprise in every bite
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- Never skip tempering your eggs or you'll end up with sweet scrambled eggs in your pie filling
- The filling must be completely chilled before adding whipped cream or the topping will melt into a sad puddle
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- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly and prevent lumps in your filling
- Place your mixing bowl in the freezer for ten minutes before whipping cream for faster results