Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie

Ingredients

Directions

Beat together the powdered sugar and peanut butter until the mixture is crumbly; set aside.

In a large, heavy saucepan, combine 2/3 c sugar and 2 c milk; Do not let it boil.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, beat the egg yolks to mix; blend in 3 T cornstarch, flour and salt. Stir to make a paste Whisk in the remaining 1 c cold milk, whisking until the mixture is smooth Pour in some of the hot milk mixture, stirring to combine.

Add mixture in bowl to the milk in the saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture bubbles up in the center.

Add the butter and 1 t vanilla. Remove from heat and let custard cool.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Sprinkle 2/3 of the crumbly peanut butter mixture in the bottom of the baked (and cooled) pastry shell. Pour the cooled custard mixture over the top.

In a large mixer bowl, place the egg whites, cream of tartar and remaining 1 t vanilla. Beat until stiff peaks form.

Gradually, while beating, add the 4 T remaining sugar and 3 T remaining cornstarch.

Continue beating until whiltes are very think and glossy.

Spread on top of pie; sprinkle the remaining peanut butter mixture on top.

Bake for 10 to 15 minutes; watching carefully, or until the merringue is golden brown.

Cool.

Nutrition Facts

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.