EASY PEANUT BUTTER PIE

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This rich, old-fashioned dessert was an immediate hit with three girlfriends I used to live with. Now my husband and I run a small church camp and our two boys consume a lot of our time and energy-as well as my peanut butter pie!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 cups whole milk
3 large eggs, separated
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place confectioners' sugar in a small bowl. Cut in peanut butter until crumbly. Spread half of mixture in pastry shell. , In a large saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in butter and vanilla; set aside., In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Spread reserved custard evenly over peanut butter mixture. Spread meringue over hot filling, sealing edges to crust. Sprinkle with reserved peanut butter mixture. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Mante Stiklakyte
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Madhab Panthee
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This pie was a disappointment. It was dry and the peanut butter flavor was not very strong.


Jitendra Kumar Shah
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I tried this pie and it was just okay. I've had better peanut butter pies before.


Mohammed alknane
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This pie is a bit too rich for me, but I can see why people like it.


Aparna Duwadi
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my pie didn't turn out as creamy as I expected.


dogmann _112
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This pie is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.


Aryan Afghan
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This pie is so delicious and creamy, it's the perfect treat for any peanut butter lover.


AZIZAH PHILIMON
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I've made this pie several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Md Eleaeh
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This pie is so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Monyana Monau
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I made this pie for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes! Everyone loved it.


Aqsa Shahzad
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I'm not a big fan of peanut butter, but I tried this pie and was pleasantly surprised. It was very light and fluffy.


usman Nazeer
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I made this pie for my family and they all loved it. My kids especially loved the whipped cream topping.


Ameryl Henry
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I have tried many peanut butter pies before, but this one is by far the best! ?


Adefolake Khadijah
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This pie was a huge hit at our party!


Faizan ur Rahman
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This peanut butter pie is a keeper! It was creamy and full of peanut butter flavor! I will definitely be making this again.


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