BERTHA'S PECAN CREAM PIE
My Grandmother used to make me this pie when I was a youngster. It is the best pie you'll ever taste!
Provided by DebnBruce Shook
Categories Desserts Pies Pecan Pie Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.)
- In the top of a double boiler, combine yolks, milk, 2/3 cup sugar, cornstarch and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 1 cup pecans. Pour filling into baked pie shell.
- In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Beat in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and gradually add 6 tablespoons white sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over pie, covering completely. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup ground pecans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until meringue is delicately browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.3 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Cholesterol 107.3 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 179.2 mg, Sugar 29.7 g
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KUDRT jan
[email protected]This pie is a classic for a reason. It's simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use store-bought pie crust to save time.
nafisa Sultana
[email protected]This pie is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious. I would definitely make this pie again for a party or potluck.
Anjala Shrestha
[email protected]I'm allergic to pecans, so I substituted walnuts in this recipe. The pie turned out great! The walnuts added a nice crunch and flavor to the pie.
Tofu Potato
[email protected]This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The filling is rich and creamy, and the pecans add a nice crunch. The crust is flaky and buttery. I highly recommend this recipe.
Umer SARFRAZ
[email protected]I've never made pecan pie before, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the pie turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this pie again.
Soni Jani
[email protected]This pie was a disaster. The filling was too runny and the crust was soggy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Namande Christine
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pecan pie, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The filling is creamy and smooth, and the pecans add a nice crunch. I would definitely make this pie again.
Farham Farhamox
[email protected]This pie is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use store-bought pie crust to save time.
Raheel Hassan
[email protected]I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Brendin Mdhluli
[email protected]This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best pecan pie he's ever had.
Damen Rabbitt
[email protected]I've made this pie several times now and it's always a hit. The filling is rich and creamy, and the pecans add a nice crunch. The crust is flaky and buttery. I highly recommend this recipe.
As Maa
[email protected]This pecan cream pie is a true delight! The combination of creamy filling and crunchy pecans is simply irresistible. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it and asked for seconds.