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Peanutbutter Pie

From FOR GOODNESS TASTE, under the title of Par Excellence, The Junior League of Rochester, Inc., Rochester, N.Y.





List of Ingredients



• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  
• 6 tbsp. butter, melted
  
• 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
  
• 2 cups sugar
  
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  
• 2 cups creamy peanutbutter
  
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cram, whipped
  
• 1 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts, chopped
  
• 4 ozs. semi-sweet chocolate
  
• 3 tbsp. plus 2 tsp. hot coffee
  






Instructions



1. In a medium bowl, combine graham-cracker crumbs, brown sugar and 4 tbsp. melted butter. Press mixture onto bottom of 9" by 3" springform pan.
   
2. In a large bowl, beat cream chese, sugar, vanilla extract and remaining 2 tbsp. melted butter until smooth. Gradually beat in peanutbutter until creamy.
   
3. Fold whipped cream and peanuts into peanutbutter mixture. Spoon filling into crust. Refirgerate 6 hours.
   
4. In microwave, heat chocolate and coffee for one minute. Stir until melted Spread over filling. Refrigerate until firm.
   






Final Comments


Makes 16 servings.