Frozen Peanut Butter Pie with Candied Bacon. Serves8 Active time:30 min Start to finish:6 1/2 hr (includes freezing) Candied bacon might seem like the ultimate example of gilding the lily, but it adds a sweet, smoky edge to this already luscious pie. Elvis would be proud. 7 bacon slices (about 6 ounces) 3/4 cup sugar, divided 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon About 35 chocolate wafers, finely ground in a blender or food processor (about 2 cups crumbs) 3/4 stick unsalted butter, melted 1 cup milk 1 cup creamy peanut butter (not natural) 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups chilled heavy cream 1/3 cup salted roasted peanuts, finely chopped Equipment: a 10-inch pie plate (6-cup capacity) Cook bacon (in 2 batches if necessary) in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, turning once, until lightly browned on edges but still flexible, 5 to 6 minutes total per batch.
Transfer to paper towels to drain. Cooks’ note:Pie can be frozen, covered after 5 hours with plastic wrap and foil, up to 2 days. Foodoro - Discover Great Food. Welcome to Foodzie | Taste Something Different.