Old Fashioned Amish Peanut Butter Dream (Printable)
A luscious, creamy Amish dessert blending rich peanut butter with nostalgic tradition, featuring velvety filling and whipped topping.
# What You 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
# Directions:
01 - Mix creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar in a medium bowl using a fork until mixture reaches crumbly consistency. Reserve for later use.
02 - Distribute half of the prepared peanut butter crumbs evenly across the bottom of the cooled baked pie crust.
03 - Whisk together granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and salt in a saucepan until thoroughly blended.
04 - Gradually whisk whole milk into dry mixture until smooth. Place saucepan over medium heat, whisking constantly until mixture thickens and begins to boil, approximately 4-5 minutes.
05 - Whisk egg yolks in separate bowl. Gradually incorporate small amount of hot milk mixture into yolks while whisking continuously to temper eggs.
06 - Return tempered egg mixture to saucepan, whisking constantly. Cook additional 2 minutes until filling becomes thick and glossy.
07 - Remove from heat. Stir in unsalted butter and vanilla extract until completely smooth and incorporated.
08 - Pour warm filling over peanut butter crumb layer in crust. Cool 15 minutes at room temperature, then refrigerate minimum 2 hours until completely set.
09 - Beat heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Spread generously over chilled pie surface.
10 - Sprinkle remaining peanut butter crumbs over whipped topping as garnish. Slice and serve chilled.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The texture is absolute perfection, silky smooth custard meets crumbly peanut butter heaven
- It comes together faster than you would think for something that tastes this impressive
- This is the kind of dessert that makes people ask for seconds before they have even finished their first slice
02 -
- Tempering eggs properly prevents scrambled bits in your smooth filling
- The chilling time is not optional. Rushing this step will leave you with a runny pie instead of sliceable perfection
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients incorporate more smoothly into the filling
- Whip your cream by hand for better control over the final texture