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Decadent Payday Pie: A Peanut Butter Caramel Dream

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Indulge in this irresistible Payday Pie, a delightful homage to the classic candy bar. Imagine a buttery, flaky crust filled with a rich, creamy peanut butter filling, topped with gooey caramel and studded with salty roasted peanuts. Each bite is a symphony of sweet and salty flavors, with a satisfying crunch from the peanuts and a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture from the filling. This pie is surprisingly easy to make and is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering or a perfect treat for a cozy night in. The Payday candy bar’s essence is captured perfectly in this pie form, creating a dessert that’s both familiar and exciting.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 (14.1 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup caramel topping
  • 1 cup salted roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9-inch pie plate with one of the pie crusts. Crimp the edges.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until smooth and well combined.
  3. Pour the peanut butter mixture into the prepared pie crust.
  4. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  5. Once the pie is cooled, drizzle the caramel topping over the peanut butter filling.
  6. Sprinkle the chopped roasted peanuts evenly over the caramel topping. Slice and serve.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use natural peanut butter. Store leftover pie covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For a warm and gooey pie, microwave each slice for 15-20 seconds before serving. You can substitute the caramel topping with homemade caramel sauce for an even more decadent treat.

  • Author: Fork Haven
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 35g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg
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