A Rich, Old-Fashioned Dessert with Silky Peanut Butter Filling & Fluffy Whipped Topping
If you love classic American desserts that feel both indulgent and comforting, Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie deserves a permanent spot in your recipe collection. With its buttery crumb crust, ultra-smooth peanut butter custard filling, and generous whipped cream topping finished with chocolate drizzle or peanut butter crumbles, this pie is the definition of nostalgic decadence.
This recipe is inspired by traditional Amish baking—simple ingredients, careful technique, and flavors that speak for themselves. It’s perfect for holidays, Sunday dinners, potlucks, or anytime you want a dessert that makes people ask for the recipe before they’ve finished their slice.
Why This Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie Is So Special
Unlike many modern peanut butter pies that rely heavily on cream cheese or frozen whipped topping, Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie is built on a true stovetop custard base. That custard gives the pie its signature silky texture and rich depth of flavor.
What makes it stand out:
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Authentic Amish-style custard filling
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Deep roasted peanut butter flavor
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Creamy, not overly sweet
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Perfect balance of salty and sweet
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No artificial flavors or shortcuts
This pie is rich without being heavy, sweet without being cloying, and smooth enough to melt in your mouth.
Ingredients for Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie
For the Crust
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1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or vanilla wafer crumbs)
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Peanut Butter Custard Filling
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¾ cup creamy peanut butter (no natural separation)
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½ cup granulated sugar
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¼ cup powdered sugar
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¼ cup cornstarch
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¼ teaspoon salt
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3 cups whole milk
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4 large egg yolks
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Whipped Cream Topping
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1½ cups heavy whipping cream, cold
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⅓ cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Garnishes
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Melted chocolate or chocolate ganache
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Peanut butter cups or chopped peanuts
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Graham cracker or cookie crumbs
