1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
1/2 c. peanut butter
2/3 c. powdered sugar
2/3 c. sugar (scant)
3 tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. salt
3 c. milk, scalded
3 eggs, separated
1 tbsp. butter
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Blend peanut butter and powdered sugar until mealy. Sprinkle 2/3 of the mixture over bottom of the baked pie shell. Combine the beaten egg yolks, salt, cornstarch and sugar and stir into the scalded milk. Cook until thick, stirring constantly. Add vanilla and butter and cool slightly. Pour into pie shell and top with meringue. Sprinkle remaining peanut butter mixture on top of meringue. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly browned.

MERINGUE: Beat the 3 egg whites with 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar and 6 tablespoons sugar until stiff and glossy.