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Payday Pie

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Inspired by the classic candy bar, this indulgent Payday Pie features a rich peanut butter nougat filling, dry roasted peanuts, and a homemade caramel drizzle all set in a flaky pie crust. It’s the perfect salty-sweet treat for parties and holidays.

Ingredients

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  • 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
  • 10 oz peanut butter chips
  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 3 tbsp salted butter (for filling)
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1½ cups dry roasted peanuts
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp salted butter (for caramel)
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line and blind bake the 9-inch pie crust: bake for 15 minutes with pie weights, then remove weights and bake an additional 15 minutes. Let cool.
  2. In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt peanut butter chips, sweetened condensed milk, and 3 tbsp salted butter until smooth.
  3. Add mini marshmallows and stir until completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
  4. Pour the peanut butter nougat filling into the baked pie crust and smooth the top.
  5. Sprinkle the dry roasted peanuts evenly over the filling.
  6. In a clean saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar until golden and caramelized, swirling gently — do not stir. Carefully add 3 tbsp butter and stir until combined.
  7. Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring, then simmer for 1 minute.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and kosher salt.
  9. Allow caramel to cool for about 5 minutes, then drizzle over the top of the pie.
  10. Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours before serving to set the filling and caramel.

Notes

  • Use caution when working with hot caramel — it can burn quickly.
  • Chilling is essential for clean slicing and firm texture.
  • Top with an extra sprinkle of sea salt for a bolder salty-sweet finish.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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