Easy Peanut Butter Pie Recipe

Name: Easy Peanut Butter Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Place confectioners' sugar in a small bowl. Cut in peanut butter until crumbly. Spread half of mixture in pastry shell.
2
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.
3
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 350u00b0 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.

788

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked, 2/3 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Easy Peanut Butter Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Easy Peanut Butter Pie

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