2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
3 egg yolks
2/3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 single pie crust, prepared and baked
Meringue:
3 large egg whites
1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tarter
6 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup toffee bits
In large saucepan, combine sugar, flour, salt, and milk. Cook and stir until thickened, 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and gradually add egg yolks stirring constantly to prevent eggs from cooking. Return to heat and cook until thickened 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and add chocolate chips, peanut butter, butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until thoroughly combined and chips have melted. Pour pudding into pie crust.
To prepare meringue, combine egg whites, vanilla, and cream of tartar in large mixing bowl. Mix on medium high speed until whites turn frothy. Add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, mixing well between each. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form, 4-6 minutes. Add meringue to top of pie, touching sides of dish. Sprinkle with toffee bits. Bake at preheated 325 degree oven for 8-10 minutes until lightly browned. Cool on cooling racks. Serves 8
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