PEANUT PIE

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Peanut butter makes this rich pie an extra special treat. It is fancy enough to serve to company.-Armetta Keeney, Carlisle, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 pie pastry (9 inches), baked and cooled
2/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon cornstarch, divided
3 large eggs, separated
2-1/2 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup water

Steps:

Place confectioners' sugar in a bowl. Cut in the peanut butter with a pastry blender until crumbly. Set aside 2 tablespoons for garnish. Sprinkle remaining crumbs into the pie shell. , In a saucepan, combine 2/3 cup sugar, 1/2 cup cornstarch, egg yolks and milk; cook over medium heat until mixture thickens. Remove from the heat; add butter and vanilla, stirring until the butter melts. Pour into pie shell. , In a small saucepan, combine remaining sugar and cornstarch with water; cook over low heat until thickened. Cool slightly. Beat egg whites until stiff; fold in cornstarch mixture. Spread meringue over the hot filling, sealing to edges. Sprinkle reserved peanut butter mixture over top. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 calories, Fat 22g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.