Peanut Butter Chess Pie
Craving a southern classic with a nutty twist? Dive into the world of Peanut Butter Chess Pie, a delightful dessert that's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 (5-ounce) can evaporated milk (about 2/3 cup)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Mix melted butter (4 tbsp) with peanut butter (1/2 cup)
- Add evaporated milk (2/3 cup) and 2 beaten eggs
- Stir in cornstarch (3 tbsp), sugar (1 1/2 cups), and vanilla (1 tsp)
- Pour into unbaked 9-inch pie crust
- Bake 45-55 minutes until top forms a peanut butter cookie-like crust
- Cool completely (2-3 hours) before slicing
- Serve at room temperature, optionally with whipped cream
Storage
- 2 days at room temperature, 5 days refrigerated, or 2 months frozen.