Peanut butter chiffon pie

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupSugar
2teaspoonsUnflavored gelatin
½teaspoonNutmeg
¼teaspoonSalt
1cupWater
½cupPeanut butter
2eachesEgg yolks,slightly beaten
1teaspoonVanilla
2eachesEgg whites
2tablespoonsSugar
½cupWhipping cream
1eachFully ripened banana (opt.)
1each9\" baked pastry shell,cooled

Directions

Mix first 4 ingredients together.Slowly,add water to peanut butter.

Blend until smooth;stir in the egg yolks.Add the gelatin mixture.Cool and stir until mixture thickens slightly.Add vanilla and chill until partially set.Beat egg whites to soft peaks,add 2 tbsp. sugar beating to stiff peaks;fold into first mixture.Whip cream until stiff and fold into pie mixture.Slice banana,if desired,into pastry shell and top with the filling.Garnish with globs of whipping cream with a slice of banana in each glob.