Old Fashioned Amish Peanut Butter Dream (Printable)
A luscious creamy dessert blending rich peanut butter with nostalgic Amish tradition, featuring velvety filling and whipped cream.
# What You Need:
→ Crust
01 - 1 9-inch prepared pie crust, baked and 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
# How To Make:
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 baked and cooled pie crust.
03 - Whisk granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and salt together in a saucepan until thoroughly blended.
04 - Gradually whisk whole milk into the dry mixture, ensuring smooth incorporation before heating.
05 - Place saucepan over medium heat. Whisk continuously until mixture thickens and begins to bubble, approximately 4 to 5 minutes.
06 - Whisk egg yolks in a separate bowl. Slowly incorporate small amounts of the hot milk mixture while whisking constantly to warm eggs gently.
07 - Return tempered egg mixture to saucepan. Cook for 2 additional minutes while whisking until filling becomes thick and glossy.
08 - Remove from heat. Stir in unsalted butter and vanilla extract until completely smooth and incorporated.
09 - Pour warm filling over peanut butter crumbs in crust. Cool for 15 minutes at room temperature, then refrigerate for minimum 2 hours until fully set.
10 - Beat heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract using electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
11 - Spread whipped cream over chilled pie surface. Garnish by sprinkling remaining peanut butter crumbs atop before serving.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The texture is impossibly creamy, like eating a peanut butter cloud
- It comes together faster than most cakes but tastes like you spent hours
- That peanut butter crumb layer hidden inside is the best surprise
02 -
- If your custard curdles even slightly, pour it through a fine mesh strainer and nobody will ever know
- The filling must be completely cold before adding whipped cream or it will melt right through
03 -
- Room temperature eggs incorporate into the custard more smoothly than cold ones
- Use a rubber spatula to fold the whipped cream gently so it stays light and airy