Mini Peanut Butter Pie
This isn’t just any Friday.
I’m writing this post with tears in my eyes and a lump in my throat.
Since I started writing Created by Diane, I’ve met so many wonderful people, in real life and online. The food blogging community has brought me many joys, and sadly sorrow mixed within. Jennifer Perrillo who writes In Jennie’s Kitchen lost her husband Mikey on Sunday to a massive heart attack. I’ve been reading lots about Jennie this week. My heart is breaking for her and her girls. Jennie wrote a goodbye post in it she said what we could all do to help her healing process. Make a peanut butter pie and share it with someone you love. It sounds simple, I only wish she would have had the chance to make Mikey one last peanut butter pie. Today is a day to hold on tight to the ones we love and share a little pie with them.
Peanut Butter Pie Recipe (2 mini pies)
crust:
1/4 cup crushed graham crackers
1/4 cup crushed chocolate cookies
3 Tablespoons melted butter
Mix and place into pie plate and press onto bottom and sides
Filling:
1/2 cup peanut butter
4 oz softened cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 cup whipped topping
Beat all ingredients together and pour over pie crust.
Freeze 2 hours or until ready to serve.
Every time I think of Jennie’s tweet “He’s gone. Any my heart is shattered into a million pieces.” The tears just roll down my face.
Take a moment to tell the ones you love how much they mean to you, with or without Peanut Butter Pie.
Haniela says
August 12, 2011 at 11:29 amOmg, Diane, this looks so good, I really want to dive in, it looks so creamy! Delicious.
Have a great weekend friend.♥
My Man's Belly says
August 12, 2011 at 11:44 amI’m right there with you Diane. Beautiful post and gorgeous pies.
Eva Smith says
August 12, 2011 at 12:48 pmBeautiful pie for a beautiful heartfelt story.
Cathy/ShowFoodChef says
August 12, 2011 at 12:51 pmI so agree. That post was the hardest and most rewarding ever, choked up during all the prep. Love the heart on your pie. Sending love to you and yours 😀
Diane says
August 14, 2011 at 10:47 amHardest post I’ve written for sure.
Erin says
August 12, 2011 at 1:00 pmLove that you put a heart in the middle.
Paula - bell'alimento says
August 12, 2011 at 1:18 pmJust beautiful. Love the addition of the hearts. So appropriate : )
Diane says
August 14, 2011 at 10:46 amThanks Paula!
Sue says
August 12, 2011 at 2:10 pmThanks, Diane, I just happened to read Jennie’s post, and then saw yours. The blogging world really does create ties that connect us, lovely post.
Diane says
August 14, 2011 at 10:46 amIt is so wonderful to belong to such a wonderful group.
Kelsey/TheNaptimeChef says
August 12, 2011 at 3:02 pmThis is so sweet Diane, we all feel for Jennie during this tough time.
Diane says
August 14, 2011 at 10:45 amWe sure do.
Maria says
August 12, 2011 at 3:03 pmLove the heart! The pie is just perfect!
Diane says
August 14, 2011 at 10:45 amThanks Maria 🙂
Sue says
August 12, 2011 at 5:23 pmI’m sure Jennie can feel the love and support from all the sweet blog postings about Mikey’s favorite pie. Love the hearts:)
Diane says
August 14, 2011 at 10:44 amI hope she can feel the support 🙂
Paula says
August 12, 2011 at 7:38 pmLove that you made this very special pie for Jennifer. Enjoy it with your loved ones Diane.
Diane says
August 14, 2011 at 10:44 amI did Paula, it reminds us all to take some time an appreciate the time we have with them more 🙂
Ann from Sumptuous Spoonfuls says
August 12, 2011 at 7:38 pmA beautiful post with a beautiful message … thanks Diane.
Diane says
August 14, 2011 at 10:43 amThanks!
Tres Delicious says
August 12, 2011 at 11:41 pmThe pie is mesmerizing and the peanut butter is great for that luscious pie. I must try this one.
Diane says
August 14, 2011 at 10:42 amIt was delicious, tastes like peanut butter ice cream 🙂
Diane says
August 14, 2011 at 10:47 amIt’s easy and delicious!
Tricia says
August 13, 2011 at 4:36 amWhat a beautiful post! I also, love the addition of the heart to the pie. Thanks so much for taking the time to link up at the memoriam link-up. We sure are part of an amazing community!
Diane says
August 14, 2011 at 10:41 amWe sure are thanks so much for visiting.
Marla says
August 13, 2011 at 4:49 amBeautiful PB pies Diane. What happened to Jennie is so tragic & really encourages us all to slow it down & LOVE 🙂
Diane says
August 14, 2011 at 10:41 amIt sure does Marla!
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
August 13, 2011 at 6:43 amBeautiful post, Diane. Your pies are so appropriately sweet looking, honoring Mikey & Jennifer, and reminding all of us to love on the people in our own lives.
Diane says
August 14, 2011 at 10:41 amThanks Brenda. What a wonderful community to belong to, love seeing everyone pull together on this project.
rachel @ sweettarte says
August 13, 2011 at 7:30 ami love how your pies turned out! the heart is just too cute. what a wonderful community we have here.
Diane says
August 14, 2011 at 10:39 amIt truly is a wonderful community to belong to.
[email protected] says
August 13, 2011 at 7:33 amWhat a beautiful post. The pies are gorgeous… love that you added the hearts. My prayers are with her and her family…
Diane says
August 14, 2011 at 10:38 amThanks so much. I hope all the posts on peanut butter pie bring her some solace.
Angie @ Bigbearswife says
August 15, 2011 at 8:30 amlovely post Diane! Love the little pies and the heart on top!
Jeanette says
August 15, 2011 at 10:03 pmWhat a beautiful pie as a special tribute to Mikey, and in support of Jennie and her girls. Such a tragic event that reminds us how precious and delicate life is.
Jennifer (Savor) says
August 18, 2011 at 5:17 amLove your special ‘heart’ touch to this special pie
Dan says
August 19, 2011 at 6:02 amlooks crazy good – all of that cream cheeeeeese. I don’t know if my diet can handle it, tho – too many treats already 🙁