Description
Delightful peanut butter delight cream pie balances creamy richness with nutty complexity. Silky layers and graham cracker crust provide irresistible indulgence for dessert enthusiasts who crave luxurious sweet experiences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 1.5 cups (360 mL) milk
- 2 cups or 8 oz (226 g) whipped cream or Cool Whip
- ½ cup (120 mL) creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup (60 mL) creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 1 (3.4 oz) (96 g) box instant vanilla pudding mix
Instructions
- Crumble Creation: Blend powdered sugar and peanut butter in a small bowl, using a fork to develop a delicate, crumbly texture. Divide the mixture, reserving half for final garnishing.
- Pudding Preparation: Whisk instant vanilla pudding mix, milk, and peanut butter in a medium bowl for 2 minutes until achieving a luxurious, velvety consistency without any lumps.
- Cream Integration: Gently fold whipped cream into the peanut butter pudding, maintaining a light and airy structure while ensuring thorough incorporation.
- Pie Assembly: Distribute half of the reserved peanut butter crumbles across the pie crust base. Spread the peanut butter pudding filling evenly, creating a smooth foundation.
- Decorative Topping: Adorn the pie with a lavish layer of whipped cream, either spreading smoothly or crafting elegant piped designs using a pastry bag.
- Chilling and Setting: Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours, allowing the filling to solidify and develop a rich, decadent texture.
- Final Flourish: Immediately before serving, scatter the remaining peanut butter crumbles over the top, introducing a delightful crisp contrast to the creamy surface.
Notes
- Crumble Consistency: Aim for a sandy, streusel-like texture when mixing powdered sugar and peanut butter, which ensures the perfect garnish and base layer crunch.
- Whisking Technique: Beat pudding mixture thoroughly for exactly 2 minutes to eliminate lumps and create a silky-smooth filling that holds its shape beautifully.
- Folding Method: Use gentle, circular motions when incorporating whipped cream to preserve its airy volume and prevent deflating the delicate mixture.
- Chilling Crucial: Allow minimum 2-hour refrigeration to set filling completely, developing rich flavor and allowing ingredients to meld together seamlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 322
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 155 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg