Peanut Butter Pie

This is a recipe given to me by a friend years ago. After one bite of this I told her I must have the recipe for it.

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This is a recipe given to me by a friend years ago. After one bite of this I told her I must have the recipe for it.

Preparing Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Served Person: 8

Carbohydrate 106.5966028125 g
Cholesterol 60.524453125 mg
Fat 31.89572453125 g
Fiber 1.3237500333786 g
Protein 5.72547234375 g
Saturated Fat 16.081150125 g
Serving Size 1 1 Serving (170g)
Sodium 285.582625 mg
Sugar 105.272852779121 g
Trans Fat 3.34489578125 g
Calories 716 calories

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Step-by-step

Pre-heat oven to 375
Combine crust ingredients and press into a 9 inch pie plate
Bake at 375 for 10 minutes then cool.
In mixing bowl beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, sugar, butter and vanilla extract together until smooth.
Gently fold in whipped cream.
Gently spoon mixture into crust.
Refrigerate for at least an hour.

Can a frozen confection really hold a crisp crumb structure without turning soggy upon slicing? Historically, molded refrigerator pies gained widespread popularity across American diners and home kitchens during the mid-twentieth century, offering an inventive way to utilize commercial chocolate wafers and domestically produced peanut butter without turning on the main oven for long stretches. Achieving the ideal filling consistency relies entirely on fully softening the eight-ounce cream cheese package before beating it with the peanut butter, sugar, and butter until thoroughly smooth. Folding the whipped cream into this dense base requires deliberate, upward strokes with a spatula to preserve the air trapped inside the dairy, which prevents the final texture from becoming dense or oily.

Crust Mechanics and Temperature Control

Baking the chocolate crumb crust at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for precisely ten minutes sets the butter and sugar binders so the base remains structurally sound under rich fillings. Standard glass pie plates conduct heat evenly, but if only metal pans are available, reduce the baking time by two minutes to prevent burnt edges.

Chilling Requirements and Slicing

Allowing the assembled dessert to refrigerate for a minimum of one hour permits the fats in the cream cheese and peanut butter to firm up completely. Clean cuts demand a sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped dry between every single slice.

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Peanut Butter Pie

Ingredients

Nutrition facts

Step-by-step

Crust Mechanics and Temperature Control

Chilling Requirements and Slicing