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Delicious Sin: Peanut Butter Pie

© Marna Gatlin

This recipe is one of a childs favorite for two reasons. First, it's yummy and gooey and all those good things. Second, it's easy to make, and the younger generation in this house have been helping to make it ever since they were old enough to hold a spoon. Here's a tip for parents of picky eaters (not that I'm qualified to give advice, but I know this works): I have never seen a child turn up his or her nose to a dish that he or she helped to make. The best way to turn a picky eater into a food lover is to let them help in the kitchen. It works. Honest.

Peanut Butter Pie

1 pre baked pastry or Graham cracker* pie shell
1 qt. (1 L) good quality vanilla ice cream
1 cup (250 ml) peanut butter**
1/2 cup (125 ml) fudge sauce (Smuckers is good) or chocolate syrup
1/4 cup (60 ml) roasted peanuts (use more if you like)

* Graham crackers are a type of American biscuit which is thin, crisp, and made from whole wheat flour. If these are not available in your area use whatever you would use for a cheesecake-type crust. ** Peanut butter is an American product made from pureed peanuts. If it is not available in your area you may substitute a jam or preserve of your choice.

Soften the ice cream in the refrigerator for 1/2 to 1 hour. In a mixing bowl swirl the ice cream and the peanut butter together, being careful not to mix them too thoroughly. Put this mixture in the pie shell, drizzle with the fudge sauce or chocolate syrup, and top with the peanuts. Freeze at least 1 hour and serve frozen. Makes one pie to serve 6 to 8.

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