Grandma Ruth whipped up this 4 ingredient masterpiece every Sunday after church.

This 4-ingredient Amish peanut butter pie is the kind of dessert that feels like it’s been in the family forever—because in many Midwestern farm communities, it has. The story goes that Grandma Ruth would whip this up every Sunday after church: a flaky crust, a sweet, creamy peanut butter filling, and nothing fussy or complicated.

It’s pantry-based, budget-friendly, and so quick to assemble that you can have it chilling while you make coffee. The entire pan tends to vanish in minutes, which is exactly what you want from a simple, homey pie like this.

Serve this Amish peanut butter pie well-chilled, sliced into modest wedges since it’s quite rich. I like it with hot coffee or strong black tea to cut the sweetness, or a cold glass of milk if you’re leaning into the old-fashioned Sunday-supper vibe.

A few salted roasted peanuts scattered over each slice right before serving add a nice crunch, and if you want to stretch the dessert for a crowd, pair each piece with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a spoonful of lightly sweetened whipped cream.

4-Ingredient Amish Peanut Butter Pie

Servings: 8

Ingredients

1 (9-inch) pie crust, unbaked or refrigerated, fitted into a ceramic pie plate

1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting if desired
1 1/2 cups whole milk

Directions