PEANUT BUTTER PIE
One 10-inch single-crust pie

This rich but mousse-like pie is a great favorite with children and the grown-ups who cook for them.

Line a 10-inch pie pan with:

  • Crumb Crust made with graham crackers or chocolate wafers

Bake the crust as directed in About Crumb Crusts. Let cool completely on a rack.

Beat in a large bowl just until smoothly blended:

  • 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (235g) chunky or smooth peanut butter
  • ½ cup (100g) sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla

Beat in a medium bowl until stiff peaks form:

  • 1 cup (230g) cold heavy cream

Using a large silicone spatula, fold half of the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture to lighten it, then fold in the remaining cream. Spread the mixture evenly in the cooled pie crust. Press a sheet of plastic wrap directly on the surface and refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours.

Prepare:

Let cool to lukewarm, then pour the glaze over the top of the pie and spread evenly. If desired, sprinkle with:

  • (⅓ cup chopped salted peanuts)

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or for up to 3 days.


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