Custard Meringue Pie Recipe

Custard Meringue Pie Recipe
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100% would make again

Each bite of this light and fluffy pie will nearly melt in your mouth. The cracker-crumb crust holds a smooth vanilla filling topped with an airy meringue and a sprinkling of more crumbs. Everyone will crave a second slice! -Nancy Holland, Morgan Hill, California

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  • 6-8 Servings
  • Prep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 cups crushed Holland Rusks or graham crackers
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted
  • FILLING:
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups milk
  • 3 egg yolks, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • MERINGUE:
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
  • 6 tablespoons sugar

Directions

  • In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients; set aside 2 tablespoons. Press remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
  • In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minute. Remove from the heat. stir in a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. stir in butter and vanilla; keep warm.
  • In a small bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until foamy. Add extract; beat until soft peaks form. Beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. Pour warm filling into crust. Spread meringue to edges, sealing to crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until golden. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Chill for 1-2 hours before serving. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 slice) equals 371 calories, 16 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 119 mg cholesterol, 397 mg sodium, 51 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 6 g protein.

Custard Meringue Pie published in Taste of Home June/July 2003, p35

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