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Peanut Butter Pie
Yield: 8 slices
Ingredients
| 1 1/4 |
cups |
milk
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| 3/4 |
cup |
half and half
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| 1/2 |
cup |
sugar
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| 2 |
tablespoons |
butter
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| 3 |
tablespoons |
cornstarch
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| 5 |
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eggs, divided
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| 1 |
teaspoon |
vanilla extract
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| 2/3 |
cup |
smooth peanut butter
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| 1 |
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baked and cooled 9-inch pie shell
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pinch cream of tartar
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| 2/3 |
cup |
sugar
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| 1/4 |
cup |
chopped peanuts (optional)
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Directions:
Mix milk and half and half in small bowl. Combine 1 1/3 cups of the milk mixture with 1/2 cup sugar and butter in a heavy saucepan; heat until warm.
Combine remaining milk, cornstarch and lightly beaten egg yolks; add to warm milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick.
Remove from heat. Add vanilla and peanut butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly, then pour into baked shell.
Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy; gradually beat in 2/3 cup sugar, beating until stiff and glossy. Spread over pie, sealing edges. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts if desired.
Bake at 350 degrees until lightly browned, 12 - 15 minutes. Allow pie to cool before serving.
Please note that some ingredients and brands may not be available in every store.
Food Smart Recipes
https://www.iamfoodsmart.com/Recipes/Detail/4642/