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peanut butter pie

A creamy, nutty peanut butter pie layered with vanilla pudding and topped with whipped cream.
Prep Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pie 9-inch pie shell (baked)
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.666 cup peanut butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 to 3 cups Cool Whip

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Add sugar and cornstarch to a saucepan. Whisk together eggs and milk and add to saucepan. Heat over medium high, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat. Add vanilla extract. Let cool.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together powdered sugar and peanut butter until crumbly.
  3. Place half of the crumbs into the pie shell. Pour vanilla pudding over top. Cover with Cool Whip. Sprinkle remaining crumbs on top.
  4. Place in the fridge to cool until set, about 3 hours.

Notes

This pie is perfect for potlucks and family gatherings.