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Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Pie

November 16, 2022 by brooke 4 Comments

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Old fashioned peanut butter pie is a creamy pie using both peanut butter and cream cheese for a light texture. Topped like an amish peanut butter pie with peanut butter crumbles and salt, for a little extra pop.

a single slice of old fashioned peanut butter pie on a plate.

This old fashioned peanut butter pie is my mash up of the soft and creamy peanut butter filling mixed with the amish peanut butter pie that uses peanut butter crumbles that I love. It's loaded with peanut butter flavor, while still feeling light and fresh.

If you're a peanut butter lover you should also try my small batch peanut butter cookies, peanut butter blossom cookies, or my peanut butter marshmallow brownies.

a close up of old fashioned peanut butter pie without the topping.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS

SIMPLE TO MAKE- With the crumble topping this is a pretty easy pie to make. No lattice work required.

BASIC INGREDIENTS- This pie uses all basic ingredients that are staples, and can easily be made using a store bought pie crust and cool whip.

LOADED WITH PEANUT BUTTER- Between the peanut butter in the pie filling and the peanut butter crumbles this is a peanut butter lovers dream.

INGREDIENT NOTES

  • Pie Crust- My perfect flaky pie crust recipe has step by step instructions to help make it easy. Or feel free to buy a pre-made to save on time.
  • Peanut Butter- Make sure this isn't an all natural peanut butter or it won't have the same stability.
  • Cream Cheese- Make sure it's room temperature for easy mixing.
  • Whipping Cream- I made my own, but you could also use cool whip.
  • Flaked Sea Salt- I love having a little bit of salt with the sweetness of the pie, but you are welcome to skip that part.
all the ingredients to make the old fashioned peanut butter pie.

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS

STEP ONE: Make or buy a 9-inch pie crust in advance. Blind bake and cool.

STEP TWO: In a medium bowl mix together peanut butter, cream cheese, salt and powdered sugar until smooth.

peanut butter filling mixed.
mixing in the whipping cream
pie filling all mixed together.

STEP THREE: In a mixing bowl with the whisk attachment, whisk whipping cream on high until stiff peaks are formed. Fold half the whipping cream into the peanut butter mixture, followed by the second half.

STEP FOUR: Scoop peanut butter mixture into pie crust and allow to set and firm up for at least 2 hours. I like to let mine sit overnight.

peanut butter filling in pie crust.
filling all smoothed out into the crust and ready to chill.

STEP FIVE: In a small bowl mix together 2 tablespoon peanut butter with ¼ cup powdered sugar with a fork until it forms a crumble. Top chilled pie with whip cream, peanut butter crumbles and a little flaked salt.

peanut butter crumbles
old fashioned peanut butter pie all done.

PRO TIPS

I like to use a pie crust shield for my crust so that my edges do not get too crisp. You can place it on to start, or watch for it to begin browning and then place it on at desired time.

If you preferred to skip the peanut butter crumbles on top you could top this pie with oreo or nutter butter cookie crumbles, or even chopped up reese's peanut butter cups would be fabulous.

FAQ

Can pie be made a day in advance?

Yes, I love to make my pies ahead of time and set in the fridge until ready to serve.

Do I really need to let my pie set in the fridge?

Yes, the mixture is too soft from mixing and needs to firm up before serving.

Can I use a graham cracker crust?

Yes, a graham cracker, oreo, biscoff or nutter butter crust would be great with this pie.

STORING

Old fashioned peanut butter pie can be stored in either an air tight container, or with plastic wrap on top for 3-4 days in the refrigerator to remain fresh. The crust and crumble will start to soften after the second day a bit, but it's still good.

a bite missing from a single slice of old fashioned peanut butter pie.

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a single slice of old fashioned peanut butter pie on a plate.

Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Pie

brooke
Old fashioned peanut butter pie is a creamy pie using both peanut butter and cream cheese for a light texture. Topped with peanut butter crumbles and salt for a little extra pop.
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 20 mins
2 hrs
Total Time 2 hrs 20 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 460 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 pie crust 9"
  • 1¼ cups creamy peanut butter not natural
  • 6 oz cream cheese room temp
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ cups whipping cream can also use cool whip
  • 2 tablespoon creamy peanut butter for topping
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar for topping
  • flaked sea salt for topping

Instructions
 

  • Make or buy a 9-inch pie crust in advance. Blind bake and cool.
  • In a medium bowl mix together peanut butter, cream cheese, salt and powdered sugar until smooth.
  • In a mixing bowl with the whisk attachment, whisk whipping cream on high until stiff peaks are formed.
  • Fold half the whipping cream into the peanut butter mixture, followed by the second half.
  • Scoop peanut butter mixture into pie crust and allow to set and firm up for at least 2 hours. I like to let mine sit overnight.
  • In a small bowl mix together 2 tablespoon peanut butter with ¼ cup powdered sugar with a fork until it forms a crumble.
  • Top chilled pie with whip cream, peanut butter crumbles and a little flaked salt.

Notes

This pie also works well with a graham cracker crust.
I like to make a batch of whip cream and top the whole pie with a layer before serving, but you can also use store bought whipping cream.
Make sure your cream cheese is completely room temp for easy mixing.

Nutrition

Calories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 9gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 262mgPotassium: 228mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 628IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 1mg
Keyword amish peanut butter pie, old fashioned peanut butter pie, peanut butter pie
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Comments

  1. Kelly

    November 23, 2022 at 7:42 pm

    Do you think you could make and freeze the filling?

    Reply
    • brooke

      November 24, 2022 at 2:09 pm

      Yes I think that would be fine!

      Reply
    • Megan S.

      November 28, 2022 at 8:48 pm

      5 stars
      The BEST peanut butter pie recipe. I made this for Thanksgiving day. It was preferred by all over the bakery purchased cake. This is a must try recipe for all peanut butter lovers.

      Reply
  2. JB

    November 25, 2022 at 9:39 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious!! Used an Oreo crust to save time. My sis in law told me it was good several times and made sure some was sent home with her!

    Reply

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