Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        ***CRUST***
  1 1/2           cups  graham crackers or chocolate wafer crumbs
     1/3           cup  chopped peanuts
  3        tablespoons  sugar
     1/3           cup  unsalted butter -- melted
                        ***FILLING***
     1/2           cup  unsalted butter
     3/4           cup  sugar
  3              large  eggs -- separated
  1           teaspoon  vanilla extract or nut-flavored liqueur
  12            ounces  smooth peanut butter -- heated
  2 1/2           cups  heavy cream -- whipped
                        chocolate sauce
                        chopped peanuts -- (garnish)

Preparation:

Crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix graham cracker crumbs, peanuts, sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into greased 10-inch springform pan. Bake 10 minutes, then set aside. Filling: Cream butter until fluffy. Gradually add sugar, then egg yolks and vanilla or liqueur. Fold in warm peanut butter. Clean metal bowl and beater with vinegar and salt to remove all residue, then wipe dry. Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into peanut butter mixture. Add whipped cream. Spoon mousse into prepared springform pan and freeze. Remove pie from freezer 30 to 60 minutes before serving. Drizzle chocolate sauce over top and slice. Garnish with chopped peanuts.

Nutritional Information:

828 Calories (kcal); 73g Total Fat; (76% calories from fat); 16g Protein; 35g Carbohydrate; 224mg Cholesterol; 251mg Sodium