Description
Virginia Peanut Pie is a rich and nutty dessert featuring a buttery pie crust filled with a sweet, gooey mixture of light corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, and roasted salted peanuts. This classic Southern treat is perfect for gatherings and celebrations, delivering a satisfying crunch with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 9-inch pie crust
Filling
- 3/4 cup light corn syrup
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick), melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups roasted salted peanuts
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F to prepare for baking the pie.
- Prepare Pie Crust: Line a 9-inch pie plate with the pie crust and crimp the edges as desired. Place the crust in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the filling.
- Mix Filling: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the light corn syrup, packed light brown sugar, eggs, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Prepare Peanuts: Using a rolling pin, lightly crush about half of the roasted salted peanuts, leaving some large pieces for texture. Add both the crushed and remaining whole peanuts to the filling mixture, stirring gently to combine.
- Fill Pie Crust: Pour the peanut and filling mixture into the chilled pie crust, spreading it evenly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the filling has set and is slightly puffed.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pie from the oven and let it sit for at least 3 hours to cool to room temperature before slicing. Serve and enjoy your Virginia Peanut Pie!
Notes
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature for a smoother filling mixture.
- You can substitute the roasted salted peanuts with unsalted peanuts if you prefer less salt.
- For easier crust handling, chill the pie crust after lining the pan before adding the filling.
- Letting the pie sit for a few hours enhances the flavor and texture, allowing the filling to fully set.
- If desired, serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for added richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/9 of pie)
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
