Country Peanut Butter Custard Pie

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This country peanut butter custard pie recipe is a delightful dessert that combines the rich and creamy flavors of peanut butter with a smooth custard filling. With a flaky pie crust as its base, this pie is a perfect blend of sweet and savory. The pie is baked to perfection, resulting in a golden-brown crust and a luscious, velvety filling. Whether you're a peanut butter lover or simply looking for a unique twist on a classic custard pie, this recipe is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

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Country peanut butter custard pie recipe details

Country peanut butter custard pie recipe, recipe Rating: 4.6
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If regular pies are a little too sweet for you, try this peanut butter job.
Ready in: 1 hour 50 mins

Ingredients

Makes: 1 pie

• 1 baked pie shell
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 3/4 cups half & half
• 5 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup peanut butter
• 5 egg whites
• 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 2/3 cup sugar

Preparation method

Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 55 mins | Extra time: 45 mins, cooling

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Mix milk and half & half in a bowl.
3. Put 1/2 cup sugar, and 1 tablespoon of butter in a heavy saucepan. Add 1 3/4 cup of the milk mixture. Heat on low to warm it up, but don’t bring it to a boil.
4. In the bowl with the remaining milk mixture, add yolks, then stir in cornstarch. Add to warm milk mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
5. Remove from heat and add the vanilla and peanut butter. Stir until smooth. Pour into baked pie shell.
6. In large mixing bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff and glossy. Spread over pie, sealing edges of the pie with your fingers.
7. Bake about 35 minutes, until meringue is browned. Let cool for about 45 minutes, then serve.