Gladys' Peanut Butter Pie
- 9-inch baked pie shell
- 1 c. powdered sugar
- 3/4 c. creamy peanut butter
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 2/3 c. sugar
- dash of salt
- 1/4 c. cornstarch
- 1/2 c. scalded milk
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
- Blend peanut butter and powdered sugar until crumbly; set aside.
- Beat egg yolks until fluffy. Combine granulated sugar, salt and cornstarch.
- Beat into egg yolks; gradually add hot milk. Mix well.
- Cook over hot water, stirring constantly until filling is thick and smooth. Add butter and vanilla.
- Fill pie crust with peanut butter mixture.
- Pour hot custard over peanut butter layer. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff.
- Spread over top of pie, sealing edges well.
- Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool completely before serving.
shell, powdered sugar, peanut butter, eggs, sugar, salt, cornstarch, milk, butter, vanilla, cream of tartar
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=338182 (may not work)