Best 6 Southern Peanut Butter Cream Pie Recipes

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In the realm of Southern desserts, the peanut butter cream pie reigns supreme, captivating taste buds with its irresistible blend of creamy, nutty, and subtly sweet flavors. This iconic pie features a flaky, buttery crust that cradles a luscious filling made from a velvety peanut butter custard, enveloped in a billowing cloud of whipped cream. As you delve into this culinary masterpiece, the rich peanut butter flavor dances on your palate, harmonizing perfectly with the creamy texture of the filling. Each bite is a symphony of Southern charm, leaving you craving more.

This delectable treat is accompanied by a collection of complementary recipes that elevate the peanut butter cream pie experience. Discover the art of crafting the perfect pie crust, essential for encapsulating the creamy filling. Learn the secrets of creating a peanut butter custard that strikes the ideal balance between richness and sweetness. And unveil the techniques for achieving a cloud-like whipped cream that crowns the pie with ethereal elegance. With these recipes as your guide, you'll be able to recreate this Southern classic in your own kitchen, impressing friends and family with your culinary prowess.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PEANUT BUTTER PIE



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Here's a decadent dessert that's sure to dazzle on any sideboard.

Provided by Southern Living Test Kitchen

Time 4h15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

25 chocolate wafer cookies (such as Nabisco Famous) (from 1 [9-oz.] pkg.)
1/4 cup (2 oz.) unsalted butter, melted
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
3/4 cup (about 3 oz.) unsifted powdered sugar
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons chopped salted dry-roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • Place cookies in a food processor; pulse until finely crumbled, 12 to 15 pulses. Add butter; pulse until crumbs are moistened, about 6 pulses. Transfer crumbs to a 9-inch pie dish, pressing firmly into bottom and up sides. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Place cream cheese, peanut butter, and powdered sugar in bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl, and set aside. Clean mixer bowl and whisk attachment, and wipe dry.
  • Add whipping cream to cleaned mixer bowl; beat on medium-high speed until medium peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes. Gently fold 2 cups of the whipped cream into peanut butter mixture. Transfer filling to prepared piecrust, and gently smooth top using a rubber spatula. Top with remaining whipped cream. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or up to 8 hours (or overnight).
  • Sprinkle top with peanuts, and serve.

REAL SOUTHERN PEANUT BUTTER PIE



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This peanut butter pie is the real deal. No pudding or freezing. Any true Southerner knows a real peanut butter pie when they taste it and this is it. This recipe was passed on to me by a chef at a famous inn here in Virginia that served up some of the best pies in the state.

Provided by vatech90

Categories     Desserts     Pies     No-Bake Pie Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

¾ cup confectioners' sugar
⅓ cup peanut butter
1 baked (9-inch) pie crust
2 cups milk
½ cup white sugar
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
2 egg yolks, beaten
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (4 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Stir confectioners' sugar and peanut butter together in a bowl until crumbly. Remove 2 tablespoons peanut butter mixture to a small bowl and reserve as a garnish. Spread remaining peanut butter mixture into the bottom of the pie crust.
  • Whisk milk, white sugar, flour, egg yolks, and salt together in a saucepan over medium heat until mixture begins to bubble and thicken, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla. Pour milk mixture over peanut butter mixture and cool pie completely in refrigerator, at least 2 hours.
  • Spread whipped topping over chilled pie and sprinkle reserved 2 tablespoons peanut butter mixture over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46.8 g, Cholesterol 58.8 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 240.5 mg, Sugar 31.2 g

NO BAKE PEANUT BUTTER PIE



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Creamy and delicious--melts in your mouth. This pie is a real crowd-pleaser and it can be made with reduced-fat ingredients.

Provided by MEGAN5

Categories     Desserts     Pies     No-Bake Pie Recipes     Peanut Butter Pie Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup milk
1 (16 ounce) package frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crusts

Steps:

  • Beat together cream cheese and confectioners' sugar. Mix in peanut butter and milk. Beat until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.
  • Spoon into two 9 inch graham cracker pie shells; cover, and freeze until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.4 g, Cholesterol 16.6 mg, Fat 27.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 299.4 mg, Sugar 31.2 g

PEANUT BUTTER PIE



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This rich and creamy pie is like a mashup between a vanilla cheesecake and a peanut butter confection.

Provided by Allison Arevalo

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Yield makes one 9-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 cup heavy cream
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups creamy peanut butter
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Lesson Plan
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • In a bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Bake until brown, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool completely.
  • With a heavy-duty stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk the cream at high speed until it forms stiff peaks. Transfer to a large clean bowl and set aside.
  • Fit the stand mixer with the paddle attachment and a clean bowl; add the cream cheese, peanut butter, brown sugar, and vanilla and beat at high speed until the mixture is smooth and silky.
  • Gently fold the cream cheese-peanut butter mixture into the whipped cream with a spatula until completely blended. Spoon into the cooled pie shell and smooth out the top. Place the pie in the freezer for 1 hour or until ready to serve (if you are going to leave it in the freezer awhile, wrap it in plastic wrap after 1 hour so it doesn't get freezer burn).
  • Take the pie out of the freezer 15 minutes before serving. Slice it and pig out!

SOUTHERN PEANUT BUTTER PIE



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Some folks here in Virginia consider this a traditional Thanksgiving Day pie, but I eat it all year round. (grin)

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Pie

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups milk
1/2 cup sugar
4 tablespoons cornstarch
2 egg yolks
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup peanut butter
1 9-inch baked pie crust

Steps:

  • To prepare the Custard:.
  • Scald 1 1/2 cups of the milk in double-boiler.
  • Combine sugar, salt, cornstarch in mixing bowl.
  • Add remaining 1/2 cup milk to that mixture; pour into scalded milk.
  • Cook (stirring) until thick.
  • Slightly beat egg yolks.
  • Add a little of the hot mixture to the egg yolks first then add the yolks to the custard mixture and cook 2 minutes longer.
  • Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla.
  • Custard should be pretty thick.
  • Chill well.
  • To prepare Peanut Butter Crumbs:.
  • Mix together confectioner's sugar and peanut butter until crumbly.
  • Sprinkle half (better if a little under half than over) of the crumb mixture in bottom of baked pie crust.
  • Add chilled custard, top with whipped cream and remainder of peanut butter crumbs.

SOUTHERN PEANUT BUTTER PIE



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Make and share this Southern Peanut Butter Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tina Klein

Categories     Pie

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 pie

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup syrup, corn
1 cup sugar
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter or 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter
1 pie shell, 9 unbaked
1 cup whipping cream, whipped

Steps:

  • Combine corn syrup, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and peanut butter; blend well.
  • Pour into pie shell and bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake an additional 35 minutes; cool.
  • To serve, top with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4224.8, Fat 227.1, SaturatedFat 88, Cholesterol 884.1, Sodium 2090.5, Carbohydrate 508.5, Fiber 14.3, Sugar 280.6, Protein 67.2

Tips:

  • Choose ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your pie will be.
  • Use a food processor or blender to puree the bananas: This will ensure a smooth and creamy filling.
  • Chill the pie crust before baking: This will help to prevent the crust from becoming soggy.
  • Bake the pie until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set: This usually takes about 45-50 minutes.
  • Chill the pie completely before serving: This will allow the filling to firm up and the flavors to meld.

Conclusion:

This Southern Peanut Butter Cream Pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy peanut butter filling, fluffy whipped cream topping, and buttery graham cracker crust, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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