2/3 c. sugar
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. milk
3 egg yolks
1/2 c. creamy peanut butter
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate morsels
Chocolate Pastry Shell
1/2 c. whipping cream
1 tbsp. sifted powdered sugar
2 tbsp. dry roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped

Combine first 4 ingredients in a heavy saucepan. Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Beat egg yolks. Gradually stir 1/4 of hot mixture into yolks; add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Remove from heat and add peanut butter and vanilla; stir until peanut butter melts.

Stir in semi-sweet chocolate morsels until distributed, but not melted. Pour mixture into Chocolate Pastry Shell. Let stand 3 minutes. Gently swirl with knife.

Beat whipping cream until foamy; gradually add powdered sugar, beating until soft peaks form. Pipe whipped cream around edge of pie, sprinkle with peanuts. Yield: one 9 inch pie.