Southern Peanut Butter Pie Recipe

Name: Southern Peanut Butter Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups milk; 1/2 cup sugar; 4 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 egg yolks; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/3 cup peanut butter; 1 9-inch baked pie crust

Servings: persons

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To prepare the Custard:
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Scald 1 1/2 cups of the milk in double-boiler.
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Combine sugar, salt, cornstarch in mixing bowl.
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Add remaining 1/2 cup milk to that mixture; pour into scalded milk.
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Cook (stirring) until thick.
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Slightly beat egg yolks.
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Add a little of the hot mixture to the egg yolks first then add the yolks to the custard mixture and cook 2 minutes longer.
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Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla.
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Custard should be pretty thick.
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Chill well.
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To prepare Peanut Butter Crumbs:
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Mix together confectioner's sugar and peanut butter until crumbly.
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Sprinkle half (better if a little under half than over) of the crumb mixture in bottom of baked pie crust.
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Add chilled custard, top with whipped cream and remainder of peanut butter crumbs.

575

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Fat

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: 2 cups milk, 1/2 cup sugar, 4 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 egg yolks, and more.

Yes, Southern 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.

Southern Peanut Butter Pie

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