Kitchen Queen Contest Entry #11 -
Wally's Peanut Butter Pie
First of all, you all need to know that I am a professional Chef, and possess a certain degree of celebrity. When Mistress first gave notice of this contest, I thought "Yeah! "I can excuse myself!"", like it was the Olympics or something...
Then I sobered up & had some coffee. (Yoko would understand, trust me).
This is not to imply that an amateur chef or a good home cooker could not have one f'ing fantastic recipe, not at all. In fact, the best recipe books you could get are from churches, with church ladies, giving away family recipes to one-up each other! (Martha would understand, trust me).
BITCHES, all.
Being a great Chef is quite like being a great Prostitute; If you are any good at it, you will be used & sore.
Do, please excuse me as I am used, bitchy & sore...
And then you have to deal with the constant plagiarism; I've had restaurants steal ideas, decor, recipes and even my mantras du jour & open up a place a few miles away from me. (Ozzy would understand, trust me).
But, what to share?
I have been so, so busy lately that I will go back to the first rule of cooking:
#1 K.I.S.S. - Keep It Simple Stupid.
So I have decided to submit a life & time saver of a dessert recipe, that is in keeping with my new province:
PEANUT BUTTER PIE
Pre-bake one deep-dish pie shell and set aside
Whip till creamy:
1 1/4 Cups softened smooth peanut butter
2/3 Cup softened butter (or quality margarine)
1 teaspoon vanilla
Add and whip till smooth:
2 Cups confectioners sugar
In a separate bowl, whip till frothy:
3/4 Cup heavy or whipping cream
Add cream to butters, whisking at a steady rate, then pour into pie shell and chill for twelve hours minimum.
Now, I have been drizzling melted bitter chocolate over my pies (as pictured), but it could be served in any number of ways...
Imagine it with a strawberry jam sauce...
How about an Oreo cookie crust in place of a pie crust?
What if I used almond or cashew butter instead?
Mostly the mind reals......
And my all time favorite order from one Henry Mancini:
"Turkey on white, hold the mayo....."
