Amish Peanut Butter Dream (Print Version)
Rich creamy peanut butter filling in crisp crust topped with whipped cream and crumbly peanut butter topping
# What You'll Need:
→ Crust
01 - 1 baked 9-inch pie crust, 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
# Steps:
01 - Combine creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar in a medium bowl. Mix with fork until mixture reaches crumbly consistency. Set aside for later use.
02 - Distribute half of prepared peanut butter crumbs evenly across bottom of cooled baked pie crust. Press gently to create compact layer.
03 - Whisk together granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and salt in saucepan. Gradually incorporate whole milk while whisking continuously until smooth mixture forms.
04 - Place saucepan over medium heat. Whisk constantly until mixture thickens and begins to boil, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Monitor carefully to prevent scorching.
05 - Whisk egg yolks in separate bowl. Slowly add small amount of hot milk mixture while whisking rapidly to temper eggs. This prevents curdling when combining.
06 - Return tempered egg mixture to saucepan, whisking constantly. Cook for 2 additional minutes until filling becomes thick and glossy. Remove from heat immediately.
07 - Stir unsalted butter and vanilla extract into hot filling until butter melts completely and mixture is smooth.
08 - Pour warm filling over peanut butter crumb layer in pie shell. Let cool at room temperature for 15 minutes, then refrigerate for minimum 2 hours until completely set.
09 - Beat heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Spread generously over chilled pie surface.
10 - Sprinkle remaining peanut butter crumbs over whipped topping. Slice and serve immediately, or keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The crumble layer creates this incredible texture contrast that keeps people guessing
- It comes together faster than most cream pies but tastes like you spent all afternoon on it
02 -
- The custard must come to a full bubble or it won't set properly in the refrigerator
- Tempering the eggs slowly prevents them from scrambling in the hot mixture
03 -
- Chill your mixing bowl and beaters before whipping the cream for faster, fluffier results
- Room temperature egg yolks temper more smoothly than cold ones straight from the refrigerator