Old-Fashioned Amish Peanut Butter Dream Pie
A delightful dessert that combines peanut butter with a creamy filling and a crunchy graham cracker crust, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
For the filling
- 1 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cups heavy cream Use full-fat for best results.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of a pie dish to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for about 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
- In another bowl, mix peanut butter and powdered sugar until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until smooth.
- Pour the peanut butter mixture into the cooled crust and spread evenly.
- Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or until set.
Serving
- Serve chilled, sliced into wedges. Enjoy it plain or with whipped cream or chopped peanuts.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Make sure to cover it properly to maintain freshness.