NO BAKE PEANUT BUTTER PIES

No Bake Peanut Butter Pies image

My mother-in-law makes this delicious dessert whenever our family gets together. It's especially good when prepared with a chocolate graham cracker crust.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, divided
1/3 cup peanut butter
1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
Dash salt
2 cups milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream

Steps:

Place 3/4 cup confectioner's sugar in bowl. Cut in peanut butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs; set aside 3 tablespoons for garnish. Sprinkle the remaining mixture into the pastry shell; set aside., In a saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt; gradually stir in the milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in a small amount into the eggs; return all to the pan. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes., Remove from the heat; add butter and vanilla, stirring constantly. Pour into crust. Cool slightly and refrigerate for 1-2 hours., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add the remaining confectioners' sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Spread over filling; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548 calories, Fat 31g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 243mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.