Description
Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie is a delightful dessert that combines the rich, creamy goodness of peanut butter with fluffy whipped cream, all nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. This nostalgic treat is perfect for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to casual family dinners. Each bite transports you back to cherished summer picnics, making it a beloved favorite among friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 prepared graham cracker crust (9-inch)
- Chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: If making from scratch, crush graham crackers and mix with melted butter. Press into a pie dish.
- Whip the cream: In a bowl, beat heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Mix filling: In another bowl, combine peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold in half of the whipped cream mixture.
- Combine mixtures: Fold the remaining whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until fully incorporated.
- Layer and chill: Pour filling into the prepared crust, smooth the top, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
- Serve: Before serving, sprinkle chocolate shavings on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg