Peanut Butter Pie

Name: Peanut Butter Pie
Prep time: 2 h 20 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 2 h 28 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 12 to 14 to 14 whole Graham crackers; 6 tablespoons butter; ¾ cup heavy cream; 4 oz. semisweet chocolate; ½ cup sugar; 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 1 ½ cups milk; 2 large egg yolks; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; ¾ cup creamy or chunky peanut butter; sweetened whipped cream; 2 tablespoons crushed peanuts; 3 tablespoons mini chocolate chips

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Prep Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 28 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
622 kcal
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American

Peanut Butter Pie

Iris Warren

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Ingredients

Servings

Graham Cracker Crust:

12 to 14 to 14 whole Graham crackers crushed (about 1 1/2 to 2 cups crumbs)
6 tablespoons butter melted

Dark Chocolate Layer:

¾ cup heavy cream
4 oz. semisweet chocolate coarsely chopped

Peanut Butter Mousse Filling:

½ cup sugar
1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups milk
2 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
¾ cup creamy or chunky peanut butter

Topping and Decoration:

sweetened whipped cream
2 tablespoons crushed peanuts
3 tablespoons mini chocolate chips

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Instructions

Prepare the crust: Preheat the oven to 350. In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and butter, stir until well blended. Using the palm of your hand, press the moistened crumbs into the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9- or 10-inch pie plate. Bake in the center of the oven for 7 to 8 minutes, or until the crust turns lightly golden. Set the pie crust on a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the chocolate layer: In a small saucepan, heat the cream over medium heat until it just comes to a simmer. Remove the pan from the heat, add the chocolate, and stir until melted and smooth. Pour the mixture into the cooled pie crust, smoothing it over the bottom and slightly up the sides. Freeze for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the chocolate layer is firm.
Prepare the mousse: In a heavy medium-size saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Add ½ cup milk and whisk until smooth. Add the remaining milk and the egg yolks and whisk until smooth. Set the saucepan over medium-high heat and whisk constantly until the custard comes to a boil. Still whisking, boil for 1 minute until very thick. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla and peanut butter. Pour the mousse into the baked pie crust. Chill for 1 hour, or until firm. Before serving, decorate the pie with whipped cream and sprinkle with the chopped peanuts and mini chocolate chips, if desired.

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Serving 1 Serving Calories 622kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 42g (65%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Cholesterol 109mg (36%) Sodium 407mg (17%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 32g (64%)