Peanut pie

Peanut pie is a pie prepared with peanuts or peanut butter as a primary ingredient. Whole or chopped peanuts may be used, or both, and both peanuts and peanut butter may be used in its preparation. It may be prepared with a sweet filling base prepared with corn syrup, sugar and eggs, similar to how pecan pie filling is prepared. Peanut pie may include chocolate or dark chocolate in its preparation. It may be prepared as a spicy dish with the use of cayenne pepper. Peanut pie may be prepared as miniature pies, such as in a 3-inch width. It may be served topped with whipped cream, a dessert sauce or à la Mode. Peanut pie is a part of the cuisine of the Southern United States.

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  A peanut butter and banana cream pie tart

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  A slice of peanut butter pie

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  Close-up view of a peanut pie

See also

• Cashew pie
• Chestnut pie
• List of pies, tarts and flans
• Walnut pie