Classic Creamy Peanut Butter Pie
Peanut butter lovers, get ready. This recipe for Classic Creamy Peanut Butter Pie has everything you could ever want and more. Made with a full half cup of peanut butter and topped with fluffy whipped cream, this easy pie recipe is heaven in a pastry shell. When you find simple dessert recipes that are as delicious as this one, you'll find yourself making sweet treats every chance you get!
Cooking MethodNo Bake
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cup milk
- 3 egg yolks, beaten
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 9 inch pastry shell, baked
- whipping cream or topping
Instructions
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In a saucepan, stir together sugar, cornstarch, flour and salt. Gradually add milk.
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Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thick and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer.
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Remove from heat. Stir about 1 cup of mixture into beaten egg yolks; return all to saucepan.
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Return to heat and bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more.
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Remove from heat; stir in peanut butter till smooth.
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Pour into the pastry shell; cool.
- Cover and store in refrigerator. Garnish with whipped cream or topping when served.