Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie

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You’ll find this dreamy Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie is a very creamy, delicious and homemade peanut butter pie soon to be your new favorite no bake pie you can whip up in 15 minutes!  We added whipped cream on top to add a lightness and creaminess we cannot resist with peanut butter crumbles sprinkled on top!  

Start out with a pre-made or homemade pie crust and bake it and fill it up!  You’ll also adore this Banana Peanut Butter Cream Pie and these 12 Delectable Pies for the Holidays too!

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Where Did This Recipe for Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie Come From?

Do you ever find yourself craving a deliciously rich and creamy dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth without being too overpowering? Look no further than the irresistible peanut butter pie, Amish homemade style. This delectable treat combines the classic flavors of peanut butter and pie into one melt-in-your-mouth experience.

Not sure where it originated from, but if you are ever in my neck of the woods, you must go to Das Dutchman Essenhaus!!  That’s where I first had my first slice of this peanut butter cream pie and it was pretty much love at first bite! 

Das Dutchman Essenhaus is a unique Amish style restaurant located in Middlebury, Indiana close to Shipshewana, in the heart of Amish country.  Plus, it has an inn, bakery, catering, a huge gift shop and lots of pies, rolls, cookies and more!  

After browsing a bit, because we loved the peanut butter pie so much, we ended up buying one from Essenhaus’s bakery for the kids to take home to eat later.  

We brought it home, but we couldn’t wait for the kids ya see?  We ate the pie and from that point on we had a little Peanut Butter Cream Pie drama….

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Peanut Butter Cream Pie Drama!

My husband, who isn’t even an avid fan of peanut butter, went completely ga-ga over it.   I was kind of in shock how completely ga-ga he really was.  Umm…Mind you, this pie wasn’t even meant for us, it was for the kids, right?

I guess that’s what happens when you leave us home alone…and with an Amish peanut butter cream pie.  Pretty dangerous!  More specifically, a lonely looking Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie at that!  Didn’t last. It didn’t even have a chance.

The hubs liked it so much, he basically double -dared me, I wouldn’t be able to duplicate it.  So, I had to re-invent no bake Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie.

Who’s he kidding?  He should never tell me I can’t do something.  (especially like make a pie? ha!)  and…Because we ate the kids pie.  (bad parents & DRAMA!)

Get ready to learn how to make your own peanut butter pie Amish style, and impress your friends and family!

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Why You’ll Love This Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie

  • After all the ‘pie’ drama, I think we can come to the understanding that this pie is worth it!
  • Lots of peanut butter flavor, just enough in my opinion!  If you’re not a peanut butter lover, I think you might change your mind if you got a nibble of this decadent dessert!
  • Quick and easy!  Easy to customize with your own toppings as well!
  • Perfect for the holidays and everyday!  You can’t go wrong, it’s always a winner and it goes fast!

Recipe Ingredients You Need 

Homemade Amish Peanut Butter Pie Recipe

 Pie Crust

  • 1 pie crust 9-inch, baked and cooled or make your own crust, graham cracker crust or a cookie crust will work as well!

Peanut Butter Crumbles

Peanut Butter Filling

Whipped Topping On Top of Pie

  • 2 cups whipped cream or 1- 8 oz. container of cool whip for topping. If making homemade whipped cream, using mixer, whip together on medium-high 1 cup of whipping cream and 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar to get whipped cream texture. 1 cup of whipping cream makes 2 cups when whipped.

Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie

Instructions How to Make No Bake Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie

Peanut Butter Crumbs

  • Using an electric mixer, in a medium bowl, add powdered sugar and peanut butter.
  • Mix on medium speed to get small peanut butter crumbles come together.
  • If crumb mixture is too powdery, simply add a few drops of water to the and larger nuggets will form.
  • Add half the peanut butter nuggets to the bottom of the pie shell.

Peanut Butter Filling

Whipped Cream Topping and Crumbles

  • Top with whipped cream.
  • Add half the remaining peanut butter crumbles (or as many as you want) to the top whipped cream.
  • Store & chill pie in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours.

Storing Pie

Leftover pie will keep for 3-4 days in the fridge.  Make sure to cover the pie as to not dry it out.

More Variations

 

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This creamy, dreamy no bake Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie is perfectly delectable!  I promise you’ll want to hold on to this recipe for all your holidays and whenever you’re craving a delicious homemade peanut butter pie that can’t be beat!

In conclusion, Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie is an unforgettable dessert that the whole family can enjoy. It evokes fond memories with its sweet and salty flavor combination and creamy texture. Let’s dig in!

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Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie

Kim Lange
'Amish' is referred to as being plain, but there is nothing 'plain' about this creamy, dreamy Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie! Perfectly delectable!
4.10 from 418 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Amish
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 399 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pie crust 9-inch, baked and cooled or make your own crust

Peanut Butter Crumbles

Peanut Butter Filling

Whipped Topping On Top of Pie

  • 2 cups whipped cream or 1- 8 oz. container of cool whip for topping. If making whipped cream, using mixer, whip together on medium-high 1 cup of whipping cream and 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar to get whipped cream texture. 1 cup of whipping cream makes 2 cups when whipped.

Instructions
 

Peanut Butter Crumbles

  • Using an electric mixer, in a medium bowl, add powdered sugar and peanut butter.
  • Mix on medium speed until small peanut butter crumbles start to come together.
  • If mixture is too powdery, simply add a few drops of water to the and larger nuggets will form.
  • Add half the peanut butter nuggets to the bottom of the pie shell.

Peanut Butter Filling

  • Using a mixer, mix together the dry vanilla instant pudding mix, milk and peanut butter together for 2 minutes.
  • Add in the whipped cream (make sure it's already whipped) and mix in lightly.
  • Pour pudding into pie crust on top of the peanut butter crumbles.

Whipped Cream Topping and Crumbles

  • Top with whipped cream.
  • Add half the remaining peanut butter crumbles (or as many as you want) to the top whipped cream.
  • Let the pie cool in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours to set up before cutting.

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Notes

Make it frozen and sneak slices whenever you want! I won't tell!  After finished, put in freezer and slice a piece or two or three when ready to indulge.  When serving, let sit for 5 mins after slicing and then serve.
You can make the pie more peanut buttery by adding a couple of tablespoons of peanut butter or you can make it more creamy by adding a 1/2 more cup of whipped cream to the peanut butter pie filling.  We like it as written, but I've had it several ways when I was experimenting.  🙂  
 

Nutrition

Calories: 399kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 10gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 271mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 228IUCalcium: 89mgIron: 1mg
Keyword amish desserts, amish pie, cream pie, peanut butter pie
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142 Comments

  1. Hi Denise, I think as long as it’s not hot or outside it should be fine. Might want to put a note, to refrigerate once purchased. 🙂

  2. I’d love to make this pie for a bake sale. Do you thunk it would be ok for the pie to sit out on a table for 2-4 hours?

  4. Made this pie for a birthday party at work. So disappointed! Refrigerated overnight and did not set up at all. The peanut butter crumbles are a nice touch, but aside from that it’s peanut butter pudding. May try again with the addition of some cream cheese in hopes that it will help with the consistency. Bummer!

  7. Yes I have eaten there
    They have delicious sweet tea also
    We love shipshewana
    Thanks for sharing the recipe

  13. Made the pie. Everyone loves it. Next time I plan to add more peanut butter to intensify that flavor. Will be making this recipe over and over. Thanks for sharing.

  17. OMG!! so yummy! i made this and gave some to my 19month old daughter and she was licking the plate and signing for more! i wish i could post a pic of her face afterwards. thanks for such a great recipe. it is a keeper!!

  18. Miranda, that sounds great! I love the different pudding variation, and chocolate is always a plus when added to peanut butter! 🙂

  19. I made this but with chocolate instant pudding instead of vanilla. I just added a bit more peanut butter so it didn’t get lost in the chocolate. So yummy!! Thanks for the recipe!! Amish peanut butter poor has always been my favorite!

  20. That sounds like a winner Peggy! Yummy! Can I have a piece or 2? This one sounds like it needs to be in the recipe vault, I want to try it for sure. 😉

  21. I always add some Reese Cups to bottom of crust, chop to put on top of pie, also. I also prefer homemade vanilla pudding with homemade whip topping.

  22. We had a local Amish bakery. The girls taught me a half assed recipe for this pie. Crumbles : same except made by fork. L0L most time consuming thing about the whole pie. Cooked vanilla pudding, cooled completely. Graham crust. There was no peanut butter in the filling; just the crumbles under and above! It was excellent and very easy to make!!

  27. Thank you Lisa! I have never made it that way, but you could improvise and make the pudding, then whisk in the peanut butter, then let it cool. I would make sure the pudding is well covered when cooling, so it’s doesn’t get the pudding skin. After it’s cooled, I would beat the pudding with a mixer to make it smooth and creamy for a minute or two and then fold or slowly mix in your whipped cream. Then add the 2 cups of whipped cream to the top of the pie and put it back in the fridge. 🙂 Have fun and thanks for stopping by!

  28. This sounds wonderful! Am going to make it this week for sure. 🙂 Can you use cook and serve pudding instead of instant?

  31. It’s the right idea, but might want to rethink the “Amish” portion of the title. A Marie Calender crust and instant pudding are most definitely two things you would never find in an Amish kitchen. As someone who actually came from this traditional background I have an authentic recipe for this pie, which calls for a pudding prepared from scratch (also the crust, which should go without saying) and excludes marshmallows.. which in my humble opinion distract from the overall taste. Baking is a labor of love for these people, it is a way for them to create a certain atmosphere for their families and loved ones that can’t be bought or mass produced synthetically. Although I’m sure it is delicious and easy to make, I do find it mildly offensive for anyone to stake claim to something without taking the time to understand and respect the true origins. If you would like the genuine recipe, I would be happy to share. [email protected]

  35. I made this Amish peanut butter pie for a work function, and everyone went nuts (haha )over it . Now my husband is having me make one every time I turn around!! This is a unbelievable pie ! Thank you for putting this up.

  37. It’s funny a friend of mine went to essenhaus & posted on fb that she was there I didn’t want to be the fatty & say get the pb pie.lol.but another person did lol
    But I’m definitely gonna try this for Christmas. But could you tell me is the whip cream you put in the mix.whipping cream that you pour in and beat.or whipped already and just fold in..thank you!

  39. This looks very much like a recipe I loved but lost. I can’t wait to make it for my husband this holiday weekend! ….And I very much agree Essenhaus has amazing pies!

  40. Thanks, Kim! I guess I got so excited about the discussion of peanut butter crumbles that I skipped right over that key ingredient! Now I need to figure out how to work this into my weekend baking. I read your ‘about me’ section and feel like we could be soul sisters. Chocolate will always be my first love, but peanut butter is always trying to keep pace. Put them together and I go crazy. And not that we need to mess with a good thing, but what if this recipe somehow included some crumbles with Oreo cookies? Now I want to try that too, but I insist on trying everything I make, and sometimes try equals multiple pieces! Oh well, I don’t see me trying to change that before Jan 1st

  42. From the pictures, it looks like the pie crust is baked, but I don’t see that step in the directions. Can you clarify if the crust is just a crumb type no-bake crust or if the one in the picture is something different? This looks lovely and I would like to try it!

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