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Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 33 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie is a rich, creamy, and decadent dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, smooth peanut butter cream filling, and a luscious chocolate ganache topping. Easy to prepare and perfect for parties or family gatherings, this pie combines classic flavors with a delightful texture contrast, topped with chopped peanuts and mini chocolate chips for extra crunch.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • â…“ cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) unsalted butter, melted

Filling

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Ganache Topping

  • 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • ½ cup heavy cream

Garnish

  • Chopped peanuts
  • Mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the crust.
  2. Mix Crust Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar thoroughly.
  3. Add Melted Butter: Pour melted butter over the graham cracker mixture and stir until all crumbs are evenly coated and moistened.
  4. Press Crust: Firmly press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate to form an even crust layer.
  5. Bake Crust: Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until it turns lightly golden brown; this helps it set and enhances flavor.
  6. Cool Crust: Remove the crust from the oven and allow it to cool completely before adding the filling to prevent melting.
  7. Beat Cream Cheese: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy with no lumps.
  8. Add Peanut Butter: Add creamy peanut butter to the cream cheese and beat again until fully combined into a smooth mixture.
  9. Incorporate Powdered Sugar: Gradually add powdered sugar, beating on low speed to avoid powder clouds until completely incorporated.
  10. Add Cream and Vanilla: Pour in heavy cream and vanilla extract; beat on medium speed until the filling becomes light, fluffy, and airy.
  11. Spread Filling: Once the graham cracker crust is fully cooled, evenly spread the peanut butter filling over the crust surface.
  12. Chill Pie: Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight to let the filling set firmly.
  13. Prepare Ganache: Place chopped semi-sweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl ready for melting.
  14. Heat Cream: In a small saucepan, gently heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it starts to simmer; do not boil.
  15. Pour Cream Over Chocolate: Pour hot cream over chopped chocolate and let sit one minute to soften the chocolate fully.
  16. Whisk Ganache: Gently whisk the cream and chocolate together until the mixture is smooth, shiny, and well combined.
  17. Cool Ganache: Let the ganache cool for 10 to 15 minutes to thicken slightly and avoid melting the filling when poured.
  18. Top Pie With Ganache: Pour the ganache evenly over the peanut butter filling and spread to cover the pie completely.
  19. Add Garnish: Sprinkle chopped peanuts and mini chocolate chips over the ganache for added texture and decoration if desired.
  20. Set Ganache: Return the pie to the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the ganache topping to fully set.
  21. Room Temperature Rest: Before serving, let the pie sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes to soften slightly for easier slicing and creamier texture.
  22. Serve: Slice the pie into 8 servings and enjoy the creamy, indulgent dessert.

Notes

  • You can substitute crunchy peanut butter if preferred for added texture.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
  • Do not let the cream boil when preparing ganache to ensure a smooth chocolate topping.
  • Chilling the pie overnight yields the best texture and flavor development.
  • Allowing the pie to rest at room temperature before serving improves sliceability and enhances the creamy mouthfeel.

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