Description
Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie is a rich, creamy, no-bake dessert featuring a luscious peanut butter and vanilla pudding filling over a graham cracker crust. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for any gathering, offering a smooth, indulgent texture with sweet peanut butter crumbles on top.
Ingredients
- 1 pre-made graham cracker pie crust
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
Instructions
- Make the Peanut Butter Crumbles – Mix peanut butter and powdered sugar until crumbly. Reserve half for topping.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture – Beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add heavy cream and vanilla, then beat until fluffy.
- Assemble the Base – Sprinkle half of the peanut butter crumbles over the graham cracker crust.
- Make the Pudding – Whisk milk and vanilla pudding mix in a separate bowl until thickened.
- Combine Fillings – Gently fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture until smooth.
- Assemble the Pie – Pour the filling over the peanut butter crumbles in the crust. Top with the remaining peanut butter crumbles.
- Chill – Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Make-Ahead Friendly: Best when chilled overnight for enhanced flavor.
- Substitutions: Use whipped topping instead of heavy cream for a lighter texture.
- Gluten-Free Option: Swap for a gluten-free crust.
- Variations: Add melted chocolate, use an Oreo crust, or drizzle caramel on top for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chill Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Amish, American
