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Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie

A no-bake, creamy pie with a light vanilla pudding base, fluffy whipped topping, and signature sweet-salty peanut butter crumbles. A beloved Amish classic that's easy to make and perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Amish
Calories: 3200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the peanut butter crumble:
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter not natural
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
For the filling:
  • 1 3.4 oz box instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1½ cups cold whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream or 8 oz Cool Whip
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the crust:
  • 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust buttery, graham cracker, or cookie crust
Optional toppings:
  • Mini peanut butter cups chopped
  • Shaved chocolate
  • Caramel or chocolate drizzle
  • Extra whipped cream

Method
 

Make the peanut butter crumbs:
  1. In a medium bowl, combine creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar. Use a fork or your hands to blend until it forms coarse, sandy crumbs. Do not overmix. Set aside half for the base and half for topping.
Prepare the pudding:
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together instant vanilla pudding and cold milk for 2 minutes. Let thicken for 3–5 minutes.
Make or prep whipped topping:
  1. If using heavy cream, whip it with vanilla extract in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form. If using Cool Whip, skip to the next step.
Fold together:
  1. Gently fold the whipped cream into the thickened pudding until light and fluffy. Do not overmix.
Assemble the pie:
  1. Sprinkle half of the peanut butter crumbs into the base of the baked pie crust.
  2. Spread the pudding mixture evenly over the crumbs.
  3. Add a layer of whipped cream (if not folded in).
  4. Sprinkle remaining peanut butter crumbs on top.
  5. Add optional toppings if desired.
Chill:
  1. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best texture.
Serve:
  1. Slice cold and serve with coffee, tea, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • Use classic peanut butter (like Jif or Skippy); natural peanut butter won’t form proper crumbs.
  • For a chocolate twist, use chocolate pudding and an Oreo crust.
  • Add toppings like bananas, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts right before serving.
  • Best served chilled. Do not freeze.