Introduction
Do you love peanut butter? Are you looking for a new dessert to try? Look no further than a peanut butter pie! However, many peanut butter pie recipes call for cream cheese, which may not be to everyone’s taste or dietary needs. Don’t worry, we have a recipe for a delicious peanut butter pie without cream cheese that will satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
To make this peanut butter pie, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 9-inch pie crust
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, powdered sugar, melted butter, flour, cornstarch, and salt until well blended.
3. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the pie crust. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
4. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, egg yolks, and vanilla extract. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens, stirring constantly.
5. Pour the mixture into the pie crust and smooth out the top. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
6. In a separate mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream and granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
7. Spread the whipped cream on top of the pie and refrigerate for another hour before serving.
Tips
For an extra special touch, you can drizzle chocolate syrup over the top of the whipped cream. You can also try adding chopped peanuts to the pie filling for added crunch.
Conclusion
This peanut butter pie without cream cheese is a delicious dessert that is sure to please. With its creamy peanut butter filling and light whipped cream topping, it’s the perfect treat to enjoy on a hot summer day or any time you’re in the mood for something sweet. Give it a try and see just how tasty peanut butter can be in pie form!