Grandma's Peanut Butter Pie Recipe

Name: Grandma's Peanut Butter Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup peanut butter; 3 each egg yolks beaten; 3/4 cup powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons butter or margarine; 1 each pie shell (9 inch) 9 inch baked; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ⅓ cup flour, all-purpose; 1/2 cup sugar; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 2 cups milk scalded; 3 each egg whites; 9 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Servings: persons

⅓ cup peanut butter
3 each egg yolks beaten
3/4 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 each pie shell (9 inch) 9 inch baked
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup flour, all-purpose
1/2 cup sugar
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 cups milk scalded
3 each egg whites
9 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon cornstarch

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The key to pleasing the pallet of a Peanut Butter Pie connoisseur is to not mix the peanut butter into the filling.
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Note that everything is made from scratch.
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This extra effort will reward you with excellent flavors.
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OVEN : 350F (180C) for 15 to 20 minutes.
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Blend peanut butter and confectioners sugar together as for pastry until well mixed and mealy.
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Spread about 23 of mixture over baked pie crust.
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Reserve remainder for top.
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Combine flour, sugar, and salt together; blend in scaled milk.
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Blend mixture into slightly beaten egg yolks.
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Return to double boiler and cook about 2 minutes more.
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Add butter and vanilla.
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Turn into pie shell and top with meringue.
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For meringue, beat egg whites until stiff enough to hold their shape.
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Add cream of tartar and beat until blended.
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Mix sugar and cornstarch and add to egg whites.
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Beat until very stiff.
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Spread on filled pie shell and sprinkle on remaining peanut butter crumbs.
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Bake in 350F (180C) oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
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Cool away from draft.

817

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cup peanut butter, 3 each egg yolks beaten, 3/4 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, and more.

Yes, Grandma's 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.

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Grandma's Peanut Butter Pie

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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