Peanut Butter Pie VI

A sugary peanut butter crumble is spooned into the bottom of a prepared pie shell, and a simple cooked egg custard is poured on top. A glossy meringue is spread over the filling, more peanut butter crumble is sprinkled over that, and this luscious pie is slipped into a hot oven to turn golden.

• Calories: 372 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ⅔ cup white sugar
• 4 eggs, separated
• 2 cups milk
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
• ⅓ cup peanut butter

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix together 2/3 cup white sugar and peanut butter. Sprinkle 2/3 of the mixture into baked pie shell.

Step 2

Combine 1/2 cup sugar, corn starch, salt, milk, and egg yolks in a medium saucepan. Cook and stir over medium low heat until thick. Pour filling over peanut butter mixture in pie shell.

Step 3

In a clean glass bowl, beat egg whites until very stiff. Spread meringue on top of pie. Sprinkle remaining peanut butter crumbs on top of the egg whites.

Step 4

Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.