Best 3 Peanut Butter Meringue Pie Recipes

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Peanut butter meringue pie is a delicious and classic dessert that combines the rich flavors of peanut butter and meringue in a creamy, velvety pie. It is an easy-to-make treat that is sure to be a hit at any gathering. This article provides some of the best recipes for peanut butter meringue pie, each with its own unique twist on this classic dessert. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe or something a little more creative, you're sure to find the perfect recipe for your next special occasion.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

PEANUT BUTTER MERINGUE PIE



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My four sons clamor for the peanut butter pie. My mom found the recipe from a farmwife magazine in the 1960s, and now I'm teaching our sons' wives to make it. -Judy Hernke, Mundelein, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Dash salt
3 cups 2% milk
3 egg yolks
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
MERINGUE:
3 egg whites
Dash cream of tartar
1/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges. Line unpricked pastry with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Fill with dried beans, uncooked rice or pie weights., Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake 5-7 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat confectioners' sugar and peanut butter until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Set aside., In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, flour and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer., Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in butter and vanilla., Sprinkle 1 cup peanut butter mixture over crust. Pour hot filling over top., In a large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Spread evenly over hot filling, sealing edges to crust. Sprinkle with remaining peanut butter mixture., Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

PEANUT BUTTER MERINGUE PIE



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This has been passed down in my family. My grandma made it for us when we were children.

Provided by Ginger Darragh

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes     Meringue Pie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (9 inch) baked pie crust
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup peanut butter
⅓ cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon white sugar
4 egg whites, room temperature
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat confectioners' sugar and peanut butter together in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Spread peanut butter mixture into prepared pie crust as evenly as possible.
  • Whisk water, cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon white sugar together in a saucepan; bring to a boil for 15 seconds, stirring constantly. Remove saucepan from heat and cover with a lid.
  • Beat egg whites in a glass or metal bowl until soft peaks form. Lift the beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites will form soft mounds rather than a sharp peak.
  • Beat cream of tartar and vanilla into egg whites. Gradually add 1/2 cup white sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Lift the beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites will form sharp peaks.
  • Beat cornstarch mixture into egg white mixture on lowest speed, 1 tablespoon at a time. Increase speed to medium and beat egg whites for 10 seconds to form meringue. Spread meringue over peanut butter mixture to the edges of the pie crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until meringue peaks are golden, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.6 calories, Carbohydrate 63 g, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 293.4 mg, Sugar 47.9 g

OLD STEAK HOUSE PEANUT BUTTER MERINGUE PIE



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I created this recipe from my memory of the best Peanut Butter Pie ever from the Steak House Restaurant in Catlettsburg, Ky. I've tried many Peanut Butter Pie recipes but love this best of all. My children and grandchildren can't wait for the holidays for this treat! It's creamy and taste tantalizing, with a little texture form...

Provided by Dee Caines

Categories     Pies

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 5

pie shell, baked
vanilla pie filling
creamy peanut butter
confectioners' sugar
meringue

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare single pie crust, place in pie dish or pan, prick crust with fork and lightly brown in 350 degree oven. Set on wire pie rack to cool.
  • 2. Prepare Vanilla Pudding, either boxed or from scratch, as you prefer, according to directions. Set aside to cool. In separate bowl, use a fork to mix 1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter with 1 cup of confectioner sugar to make a chunky crumble. Sprinkle crumble over bottom of pie shell, reserving abt. 4 TBSP. Pour completely cooled pudding over this layer and sprinkle top of pudding with 2 TBSP. of the crumble, reserving finer crumble for topping. Top pudding with your favorite meringue or with a whipped cream topping and sprinkle remaining crumble over topping. Lightly toast meringue under oven broiler. Cool in refrigerator for at least two hours before serving.

Tips:

  • Make sure your egg whites are at room temperature before you start whisking them. This will help them reach their full volume and give your pie a light and airy texture.
  • Be patient when you're whisking the egg whites. It takes a few minutes for them to reach stiff peaks, but it's important to keep whisking until they do. Otherwise, your pie won't set properly.
  • Don't overmix the meringue. Once the egg whites have reached stiff peaks, stop whisking. Overmixing can make the meringue grainy and tough.
  • Be careful not to overcook the pie. The meringue should be golden brown, but not burnt. If you overcook the pie, the meringue will be tough and chewy.
  • Let the pie cool completely before serving. This will help the meringue to set properly and prevent it from collapsing.

Conclusion:

Peanut butter meringue pie is a delicious and classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy peanut butter filling and fluffy meringue topping, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. If you're looking for a special dessert to make, this peanut butter meringue pie is the perfect choice.

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