If you enjoy pecan pie, make way for peanut pie!

If you enjoy classic nut pies like pecan pie, then peanut pie will not disappoint.

I soak some of the peanuts in the beer to soften and infuse them with flavor.

The Best Peanut Pie on a plate.

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It creates a contrast to the crunchy, unsoaked peanuts added directly into the filling.

Its also a creative last course for a meal with a beer pairing.

Serve it as is or pair it with a porter or stout like the one used in the pie.

Overhead view of Homemade Peanut Pie with Porter on three plates next to each other.

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Where Did Peanut Pie Originate?

What Does Porter Peanut Pie Taste Like?

The texture and flavor of peanuts are unmistakable.

Overhead view of a Southern Peanut Pie cut into slices in a ceramic pie plate.

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They are toasty and salty with a slightly tender crunch in each bite.

The filling is thick, smooth, and sweet with notes of malt and bitterness from the beer.

All of this is made even better with the tender, flaky crust beneath.

Virginia Peanut Pie with Porter on a plate.

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They are larger than your average cocktail peanuts, which gives the pie more texture.

This style of peanut is often found in stores roasted and salted, giving the pie more flavor.

The skins are removed during processing, so they dont add any unwanted bitterness.

A measuring cup with porter in it to make a Virginia Peanut Pie with Porter.

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Virginia peanuts can be found online if your local grocery store doesnt carry them.

I found them to be most affordable at Costco.

A Note About Beer

Some porters are infused with chocolate and vanillathose would work fine.

Pouring porter over peanuts to make Dixieland Peanut Pie with Porter.

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Stout, brown ale, or cream ale can be used if porter is not available.

Its okay to use a previously chilled beer because the filling will be heated.

If using beer in desserts is unfamiliar to you, note that the flavor of beer will be apparent.

Peanuts soaking in porter to make Dixieland Peanut Pie with Porter.

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This may not be the recipe for you if you dislike beer.

In that case, swap beer for bourbon.

Skip the step of soaking the peanuts and use one to two ounces of bourbon in the filling.

Ingredients in a pot to make Dixieland Peanut Pie with Porter.

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The malt in the beer turns bitter and heavy after day one.

This isnt the kind of pie you make ahead.

Cool the pie completely before serving.

Rolling out the pie crust to make Dixieland Peanut Pie with Porter.

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Keep leftovers on the counter tightly covered.

Its fine if its a little deeper.

Keep it in the fridge until youre ready to roll it out later in the recipe.

Folding rolled out pie dough to make a Dixieland Peanut Pie with Porter.

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Pour 4 ounces (1/2 cup) of porter into a measuring cup.

Let it sit for a few minutes until the foam subsides then double check the measurement again.

Add the porter and 1/2 cup peanuts in a medium bowl.

Folded pie dough in a ceramic pie dish to make Southern Peanut Pie.

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Let it soak on the counter for 30 minutes.

Stir often, until the butter and brown sugar are melted, 5 minutes.

Be careful not to let it come to a boil.

Crimping pie dough for a Southern Peanut Pie.

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The heat should only warm and melt the ingredients.

Stir in the vanilla and salt.

Let it cool until just barely warm, 15 minutes.

Whisking eggs to make a Southern Peanut Pie.

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Dust your countertop lightly with flour.

Use a rolling pin to roll the pie dough into a 12-inch circle.

Lightly fold the dough in half over itself without pressing it down.

Adding warmed liquid ingredients to egg yolks for a Southern Peanut Pie.

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Fold it in half againyoull end up with what looks like a quartered circle.

Carefully transfer it to a 9-inch pie pan.

Gently unfold the dough and press it down to fit the pan.

Peanuts soaking in a glass dish to make a Southern Peanut Pie.

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Fold any excess dough on the rim, and crimp the outer edges with your index fingers and thumb.

Whisk the eggs in a large bowl.

Whisk in the cooled sugar and butter mixture.

Filling in pie crust and ready to be baked for a Southern Peanut Pie.

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Drain the soaked peanuts and stir them in with the remaining 1 1/2 cups peanuts.

Discard the soaking porter.

Pour the pie filling into the crust.

A baked Southern Peanut Pie cooling on a rack.

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Gently arrange the peanuts so that they are distributed evenly across the top of the pie.