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Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie

Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie is a slice of nostalgia in dessert form. This luscious pie features a flaky crust filled with a creamy vanilla custard, swirled with a rich peanut butter crumble, and topped with a fluffy whipped cream layer.
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Equipment

  • 9-inch pie dish
  • - Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowls
  • - Electric mixer
  • - Rubber spatula

Ingredients
  

  • **For the Crust:**
  • - 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust homemade or store-bought
  • **For the Peanut Butter Crumble:**
  • - ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • - ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • **For the Vanilla Custard Filling:**
  • - 3 cups whole milk
  • - ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • - ⅓ cup cornstarch
  • - 4 large egg yolks
  • - 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • **For the Whipped Cream Topping:**
  • - 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • - 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • - 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • **Prepare the Crust:** Ensure your pie crust is fully baked and cooled. Set aside.
  • **Make the Peanut Butter Crumble:** In a small bowl, mix peanut butter and powdered sugar with a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle half of the crumble evenly over the bottom of the baked pie crust. Reserve the other half for topping.
  • **Cook the Custard Filling:**
  • - In a medium saucepan, whisk together milk, sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks until smooth.
  • - Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble, about 8-10 minutes.
  • - Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and butter until fully incorporated.
  • **Assemble the Pie:** Pour the custard filling over the peanut butter crumble in the pie crust. Smooth the top with a spatula. Allow the pie to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
  • **Make the Whipped Cream Topping:** Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
  • **Top the Pie:** Spread the whipped cream over the chilled custard filling. Sprinkle the reserved peanut butter crumble on top for garnish.
  • **Serve:** Slice and enjoy!