PEANUT BUTTER CREAM PIE 
1 baked 9 in. pie shell
3/4 powered sugar
1/2 c. peanut butter
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/4 c. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. salt
3 eggs, separated
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Prepare and bake the pastry shell. Mix powdered sugar and peanut butter until crumbs form. Cover bottom of shell with crumbs, reserving 3 tablespoons. In heavy sauce pan, mix together 1/2 cup granulated sugar, the cornstarch and salt. Stir in milk and egg yolks until well blended. Put over medium heat. Cook about 5 minutes stirring until mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Cool slightly. Put in shell. Beat egg white until foamy. Gradually add 6 tablespoons granulated sugar, beating until stiff. Cover pie. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. Bake at 400 degrees for 5 minutes or until meringue is golden brown.

 

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