Best 6 Moms Old Fashioned Cream Pie Recipes

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Indulge in a delectable journey through the world of classic cream pies, where velvety smooth fillings meet flaky, golden crusts. Discover the secrets behind Mom's Old Fashioned Cream Pie, a cherished family recipe passed down through generations. This timeless treat features a rich vanilla custard filling nestled within a tender, buttery crust, topped with delicate whipped cream and a sprinkling of nutmeg.

Uncover the art of creating the perfect pie crust, ensuring a flaky, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Learn the techniques for crafting a luscious vanilla custard filling, achieving the ideal balance of sweetness, creaminess, and vanilla flavor. Explore variations of this classic recipe, including a chocolate cream pie with a decadent ganache topping, a lemon cream pie with a refreshing citrus zing, and a coconut cream pie with a tropical twist.

Each recipe is meticulously explained with step-by-step instructions, ensuring success even for novice bakers. Detailed ingredient lists, precise measurements, and helpful tips guarantee a flawless baking experience. Whether you're a seasoned pie-maker or just starting your baking journey, this article will guide you towards creating exceptional cream pies that will delight your taste buds and leave your loved ones craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

OLD-FASHIONED CUSTARD PIE



Old-Fashioned Custard Pie image

This recipe came from the best cook in West Virginia-my mother! I just added a little to her ingredients. I'm a widow, and my grown children live in another state. So mostly I make my custard pie for church and club functions. It's the most different pie of all the ones in my collection.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Dough for single-crust pie
4 large eggs
2-1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°., Line unpricked crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack until edge is golden brown, 10-15 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake until bottom is golden brown, 3-6 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, whisk eggs. Whisk in remaining ingredients until blended. Pour into crust. Cover edge with foil. Bake at 400° until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 317mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

OLD FASHIONED APPLE CREAM PIE, MOM'S



Old Fashioned Apple Cream Pie, Mom's image

This is a very old recipe. Mom made this pie when I was very young. Later she made the streussel topped apple pie for her pie fans. This pie was less expensive to make, especially when apples and cream were readily available on the farm. Mom also used honey in place of sugar sometimes. Its not as sweet as many apple pies but...

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Pies

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 c baking apples, peeled and sliced
1 c sugar
1 tsp cinnamon or apple pie spice
1 c heavy cream or half and half
2 Tbsp all purpose flour
1 unbaked pie shell
see note below for cinnamon sugar topping, if desired

Steps:

  • 1. Mix together sugar, cinnamon, and flour. Toss apples in this mixture and then pour them into the pie shell. Gently pour cream over all. Sprinkle with more cinnamon sugar if desired. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes until apples are done. (Different varieties of apples cook differently so check their tenderness as baking progresses.)
  • 2. CINNAMON SUGAR TOPPING: Optional. Mix together 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon for topping pie.

OLD FASHIONED CREAM PIE



Old Fashioned Cream Pie image

Beat the heck out of the ingredients and watch baking time. One hour usually does it. I don't know where I got this recipe, but I've had it a long time. I think it's great!

Provided by Sue

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (9 inch) pie shell
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
½ cup half-and-half cream
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter, melted
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place sugar, egg, half and half, flour, whipping cream, and butter or margarine in blender. Beat until thoroughly combined. Pour into pie shell and sprinkle with cinnamon.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, until set in center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Cholesterol 118 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 17.6 g, Sodium 160.3 mg, Sugar 25.8 g

OLD FASHIONED COCONUT CREAM PIE



Old Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie image

This is a tried-and-true, old-fashioned coconut cream pie. Took many years of searching and baking to find the right one and this is it! Enjoy!

Provided by Carol H.

Categories     Desserts     Pies     No-Bake Pie Recipes

Time 4h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
3 cups half-and-half
2 eggs, beaten
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spread the coconut on a baking sheet and bake it, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine the half-and-half, eggs, sugar, flour and salt and mix well. Bring to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes more. Remove the pan from the heat, and stir in 3/4 cup of the toasted coconut and the vanilla extract. Reserve the remaining coconut to top the pie.
  • Pour the filling into the pie shell and chill until firm, about 4 hours.
  • Top with whipped topping and with the reserved coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.8 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 80.1 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 275.9 mg, Sugar 23.4 g

OLD-FASHIONED SUGAR CREAM PIE (DAVID LETTERMAN'S MOM)



Old-Fashioned Sugar Cream Pie (David Letterman's Mom) image

This is from "Home Cooking with Dave's Mom" pg. 166-167. Dave's Mom writes: "I concocted this recipe by taking the best ingredients and suggestions from three differnt sugar cream pie recipes. I've had it for years and the whole family likes it."

Provided by Donna Roth

Categories     Pies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 8" unbaked pie shell
1/2 c granulated sugar
1/2 c packed brown sugar
1/2 c flour
Dash of salt
2 c heavy cream
freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • 1. In a small bowl mix sugars, flour & salt. Gradually stir in heavy cream.
  • 2. Pour into pie shell and sprinkle with grated nutmeg.
  • 3. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees, bake for 20-25 minutes longer.
  • 4. NOTE: Center of pie will be slightly runny when done.

MOM'S OLD FASHIONED CREAM PIE



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Make and share this Mom's Old Fashioned Cream Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bev. E.

Categories     Pie

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup whipping cream
1 cup half-and-half
3 egg whites, beaten stiff
1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust

Steps:

  • In a two-quart bowl, mix the first 4 ingredients together.
  • Fold the beaten egg whites in until all are well mixed.
  • Pour into unbaked pie shell of 9inch pan.
  • Sprinkle nutmeg on top and bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour.
  • When taken from oven, filling will seem a little shaky, but when cooled, will be creamy.
  • Prep time does not include making pie crust.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.4, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 52, Sodium 161.2, Carbohydrate 38.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 25.2, Protein 4.3

Tips:

  • For a flaky crust, use a combination of butter and shortening. Grate the butter and shortening into the flour mixture to avoid overworking it.
  • If you don't have a rolling pin, you can use a wine bottle or a glass to roll out the dough.
  • To prevent the dough from sticking to the pan, place it in the freezer for about 15 minutes before baking.
  • For a golden brown crust, brush the pie with milk or an egg wash before baking.
  • Let the pie cool for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.

Conclusion:

Mom's Old Fashioned Cream Pie is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its flaky crust, creamy filling, and sweet meringue topping, this pie is sure to please everyone. Whether you're a beginner baker or a seasoned pro, this recipe is easy to follow and will result in a delicious pie that your family and friends will love.

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