Buckhorn Inn Peanut Butter Pie Recipe

A delicious peanut butter pie recipe from the famous Buckhorn Inn restaurant in Nashville, Tennessee. This is a great dessert or snack option for kids and adults alike.

The Buckhorn Inn was established in 1938 and has become known for its classic Southern dishes such as country ham biscuits and fried chicken. Peanut butter pie is the most famous recipe among other buckhorn inn recipes.

Peanut butter pie is a simple, sweet treat that everyone loves. In this article, I show you how to prepare a peanut butter pie at home using ingredients found at your local grocery store.

Know About the Buckhorn Inn Peanut Butter Pie Ingredients

To make this recipe, you’ll need to prepare the crust and the filling. Here are the ingredients required for those.

For the Crust:

Flour: In this peanut butter pie recipe, you can use white or brown flour according to your preference, but I recommend using only white flour. White flour has less gluten which means it will yield a lighter crust. Brown flour has more protein which gives it a darker color. If you want a light-colored crust, use only white flour. If you wish for a dark-colored crust, use both flours together. We are using 1 cup of white flour.

Butter: We are using 6 tablespoons unsalted. They are cold because they have been refrigerated overnight. They are cut into small pieces because we want them to melt slowly while baking. Using room temperature butter will cause the crust to spread too much

salt: Use salt according to taste. We are using 3/4 teaspoon salt.

Filling:

Cream cheese: cream cheese is used to make the filling of peanut butter pies. You can use any type of cream cheese, but I prefer the Philadelphia brand. We are using 8 ounces from that.

Peanut butter: natural peanut butter is required because it has a higher fat content than regular peanut butter. Fat helps keep baked goods moist and tender. If you use regular peanut butter, add an extra tablespoon of oil to compensate for its lower fat content.

Sugar: We are using ¼ cup sugar for sweetness. 

Egg: Egg is used to make this recipe taste better. The egg adds moisture and protein, which helps keep the crust tender while adding flavor. We are using 1 large egg

Vanilla extract: Vanilla extract adds a rich flavor to the baked goods. Also, it prevents browning. We are using 1 tablespoon vanilla extract.

Method of Preparing the Buckhorn Inn Peanut Butter Pie

This classic American dessert is a little tricky to make at home. But I have made the necessary tweaks for you so you can make the recipe at home without hassle.

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease 9-inch spring form pan.

Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 

Step 3: Add water at once and stir until the dough comes together.

Step 4: Pat dough evenly over the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes.

Step 5: Remove from the oven and set aside. Reduce temperature to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 6: In another medium bowl, beat cream cheese on high speed for about 2 minutes or until smooth.

Step 7: Beat in sugar, egg, and vanilla. Pour filling over baked crust and bake 30-35 minutes or until the center is almost set.

Step 8: Cool completely before removing the sides of the pan.

Serve with whipped topping if desired.

Sum Up

In conclusion, if you like peanut butter pie, you should definitely give this recipe a try. It’s delicious and very effortless to put together. And since it’s made with pretty standard ingredients, you won’t have trouble whipping it up whenever you feel like it.

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