Peanut Butter Pie Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 9-inch pre-made pie crust
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup softened butter
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or for a lower calorie alternative- use 1 cup of milk)
  • Optional: Hot fudge and chopped peanuts for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the peanut butter, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and softened butter until creamy.
  • Add the corn syrup and eggs to the peanut butter mixture and mix until combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pie shell and bake for 25 minutes.
  • Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and cornstarch until the mixture is smooth. Pour the heavy cream mixture over the top of the cooled pie.
  • Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours before serving.
  • Optional: Top with hot fudge and chopped peanuts before serving.

This delicious peanut butter pie is the perfect treat for any occasion. It’s creamy, decadent, and absolutely irresistible. With simple ingredients and easy instructions, this recipe will have you making peanut butter pie all year round!