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!

Cream Pie inside view

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. I just made 2 of these pies for Father’s Day. This pie is amazing! Thank you so much.A

  2. Made it . My husband loved it and told me it was a keeper recipe. Will definitely make it again.

  3. Hi Nancy! Lucky you right? Love all their food! I have no idea how they make it, but this is just a super easy version that tastes like theirs using the pudding mix. 🙂 It’s pretty good!

  4. I live by the Essenhaus in Middlebury and happen to know their pie is homemade custard and not made with a box pudding. Also there crumb topping is made with peanut butter and confectioner sugar .

  5. It’s definitely a favorite across the board. Wish I could virtually send it Cheryl! Thank you so much for commenting! xo

  6. I wish I had some right now. By any chance, do you ship? Just kidding. Looks wonderful and I sure do wish that you did ship. Thank you very much for this recipe.

  8. This looks so good! It is nice to have ingredients for a recipe like this in the pantry in case something needs to be whipped up fast.

  9. While my travel to USA, I tried Amish dishes but never managed to get the recipe for that kind of pie ! Definitely have to make for my son to try ! 🙂

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  18. Amazing!!! This was one of, if not the best peanut butter pies I’ve ever had! The crumb topping was the most amazing little added feature, yum! I made it today for my husband’s birthday and his only words were, “This is the best thing I’ve ever eaten.” Haha! THANK you for this recipe!! A keeper for sure!

  23. Thank you Mike liking it, but this is what the Amish Pie tastes like and I’m betting they use it as well, but Amish use instant pudding in a lot of things like Amish Starter breads, Amish Cinnamon bread and more…and I go to lots of Amish stores and they have instant pudding to buy to make things. Just sayin… 🙂 Happy Friday!

  24. I just wanted to say, it looks and sounds very delicious.
    But, you can’t really call it anything with “Amish in it” when you add things like “1 small box instant vanilla pudding mix”.
    …just saying..

  25. That sounds wonderful Marianne!! Peanuts in the crust, yes!!! I’m going to have to try that. Thank you so much for adding to the pie file with this one! That is so sweet. You won’t regret it. It is a keeper! Happy Easter Marianne!

  26. Just found this recipe on Pinterest, and I’m adding it to my Pie file! I’m thinking of using a graham cracker crust with crushed peanuts mixed in to up the flavor. Also think I will fold in the whipped cream instead of mixing with the mixer, to keep the air in the whipped cream. But wow, the name of this pie has me wanting to make it now – except I don’t have the ingredients and the store is 20 miles away!!! Thanks for working so hard to perfect the recipe!

  27. I hate recipes with “not-home-made” ingredients. Why not making the crust and the pudding from scratch? For me this is essential.. Apart from this the pie sounds lovely.

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  32. I made the pie—–OMG it was amazing.,it was liked by all ,i just ate the last piece i had to get it before someone else did.lol.
    I followed the recipe to a T and it turned out so good..,i know i will be making this pie quite often.Thanks for such a wonderful pie recipe!

  34. I made this for thanksgiving and it was AMAZING!!! Thank you for such a wonderful recipe!! Will be making this again and again!!

  35. You will love it Sandra! It’s so good and if you love peanut butter, well you got a winner here! My husband always requests it for the holidays! Happy Thanksgiving!!

  36. Heather, All i did was use a pastry bag and used a large round tip about 1/2 inch wide and placed dots of whipped cream all over on the top. If you don’t have a pastry bag, just use a ziplock bag, large would be better and pipe the dots all over the top. I’m glad you liked it! Thanks so much and I hope you enjoy it!! 😀

  37. To chocolatess
    For regarding your creamy amish cream pie, I noticed in some of your photos of the finalized pie the whipped cream topping appears to be decorated into circular/spiral (looks like spoomful droplets but with a tip) droplets around the edges or entire pie.
    How did you achieve this affect and or did you use a can of wjipped topping or the tub containers of wjipped topping? I am unsure if one verses the other makes a difference.
    I love the decorative topping, the look but no where in the directions does it state specifics on what your final method is. I plan on making for Thursday, any help or insight wpuld be greatly beneficial.
    Thanks for sharing your knowledge and skill.

  38. So glad i found you -and this wonderful pie recipe,i havn’t made it yet but i just have a feeling it will be good.
    I enjoy making my traditional desserts on the Holidays but also trying something new.Thank you- this pie will be added to the pie menu!I can’t wait to try it we are peanut butter lovers around here.I like your site i’m sure i will return often.Thanks!

  40. YUUMMMM ON THE AMISH PEANUT BUTTER PIE!, I made a rice krispy crust but added a handful of dark chocolate to it just after the marshmelliws melted, leaving suprise chunks of chocolate fused into the crust.. Decadent pairing. Great with a,deep roast cup of java

  43. Hi Raqel,
    I updated it to break it out better in the instructions. 1 cup is added in the peanut butter cream filling and the other 2 cups is for the topping. Hope that helps you out!!

  44. I’m confused on the ingredient section. It calls for 1 cup whipping cream and 2 cups whipping cream. Which amount is used for the filling and which is for the topping?

  45. I guess I’m going to have to visit Howe Indiana! LOL! OMGosh I had no idea Essenhaushad chocolate tapioca!! I love chocolate tapioca! When I go there for the holidays, I’m going to have to give that a go and take some home for later, right? Thanks for the great info!

  46. I lived in Lagrange five minutes away from shipshewana Indiana and about 10 from middlebury Indiana and the best peanut butter pie is in Howe Indiana at the Howe restaurant it is amazing it’s a peanut butter custard pie and it is heavy I’ve had blue gate I’ve had das Dutchman essenhaus and any other in the area and I will say that essenhaus has amazing chocolate tapioca

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