Cream Pie with Peanut Butter and Amish

Here’s a delicious recipe for a Peanut Butter Cream Pie inspired by Amish cooking!

Peanut Butter Cream Pie

Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Filling:

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened

For the Topping:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• Chocolate shavings or crushed peanuts for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Make the Crust:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
• Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Let it cool completely.

2. Prepare the Filling:

• In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
• Add peanut butter and powdered sugar, mixing until well blended.
• In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream with vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
• Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until combined.

3. Assemble the Pie:

• Pour the filling into the cooled graham cracker crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
• Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.

4. Make the Topping:

• In a mixing bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
• Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the top of the pie.

5. Garnish and Serve:

• Optionally, garnish with chocolate shavings or crushed peanuts.
• Slice and enjoy your delicious Peanut Butter Cream Pie!

Tips

• For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of salt to the filling.
• This pie is best served chilled and can be made a day ahead for convenience!

Enjoy your creamy and rich Peanut Butter Cream Pie!