Peanut Butter Cream Pie

1. 1

   In a small bowl mix peanut butter and confectioners sugar with a fork until crumbly but well combined.

2. 2

   Sprinkle over the bottom of the pie crust.

3. 3

   Beat the egg yolks until lemony in color, set aside.

4. 4

   Mix 1/2 c sugar and the cornstarch in a saucepan.

5. 5

   Using a wisk, stir in milk and hot water.

6. 6

   Cook 3 minutes.

7. 7

   Add some of the hot mixture to the beaten egg yolks, then add back to the hot mixture.

8. 8

   Continue stirring and cooking until the mixture thickens.

9. 9

   Remove from heat and add the vanilla and butter.

10. 10

    Stir until the butter is melted and incorporated into the mixture.

11. 11

    Pour into the pie shell.

12. 12

    Beat the separated egg whites with the remaining 4T of sugar until you have stiff peaks.

13. 13

    Cover the pie with the meringue.

14. 14

    Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 min until the meringue is browned.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.