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Peanut Butter Custard Pie

Peanuts are grown in the southeastern part of Virginia but enjoyed throughout the state, especially in pie. The crunchy peanut butter crumbles and the smoothness of the custard pair for a scrumptious pie experience. For an interesting take on the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter, try it in the Chocolate Cookie Crust (page 21).

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes one 9-inch pie

Ingredients

1/2 recipe Plain Pie Pastry (page 17) or Vinegar Pie Crust (page 19), prebaked
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
1 (3-ounce) package custard mix
2 cups milk
Sweetened Whipped Cream, without the vanilla (page 26), for topping

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine the peanut butter and confectioners’ sugar and mix with a fork until crumbly. Reserve 1/4 cup of the mixture and sprinkle the rest in the crust.

    Step 2

    Prepare the custard with the milk according to the package instructions. Pour the prepared custard filling into the crust, then chill for about 30 minutes, until set.

    Step 3

    Spread the whipped cream over the pie and sprinkle with the reserved peanut butter mixture before serving. Serve chilled.

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