PEANUT BUTTER CHIFFON PIE 
1 env. unflavored gelatin
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. milk
2 eggs, separated
1/2 c. creamy style peanut butter
1/4 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. whipping cream
9" baked pie shell or crumb crust

TOPPING:

1/2 c. whipping cream
1 tsp. sugar
Chopped peanuts or semi-sweet chocolate

Combine gelatin, 1/4 cup sugar and salt. Add milk, slightly beaten egg yolks and peanut butter. Cook, stirring constantly over moderate heat until gelatin is dissolved and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat. Chill until mixture is slightly thickened.

Whip egg whites until foamy. Gradually beat in brown sugar, a tablespoon at a time, continue beating until whites will hold peaks. Fold in peanut butter mixture. Carefully stir in vanilla. Whip 1/2 cup cream until stiff. Fold through filling mixture. Pour into crust and chill until firm.

Just before serving whip 1/2 cup cream with 1 teaspoon sugar and spread over top of pie. Garnish with chopped peanuts or shaved semi-sweet chocolate. Serves 6.

 

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