Rich Peanut Butter Pudding

Submitted by OceanIvy

"Oh, my goodness! This has to be the best PB Pudding recipe I found. I have looked at a lot, but really, this takes the cake..or pudding I should say. 8)"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 cups milk
• 1⁄4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 egg whites
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• whipped cream
• chopped peanuts

directions

1. Combine 1/3 cup sugar and cornstarch in a heavy saucepan.
2. Stir until well blended, slowly adding milk; bring to a boil.
3. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute or until thickened.
4. Remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract.
5. Combine the egg whites (room temperature) and salt, beating until foamy.
6. Gradually add 2 tablespoons sugar, beating until stiff but not dry (but don't over beat).
7. Fold the egg whites into the peanut butter mixture.
8. Spoon into serving dish/glasses.
9. Cover and let chill, adding Cool Whip; sprinkle the nuts before serving.