CUSTARD MERINGUE PIE
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
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a small 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 large 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. Pour filling into crust. , In a small bowl, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar and vanilla on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until high stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Spread evenly over hot filling, sealing to crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. , Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 397mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.
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Isaac Johnson
[email protected]I've never made a custard meringue pie before, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the pie turned out perfectly. It was a hit with my family and friends.
willy de bruin
[email protected]This pie is absolutely delicious! The custard is rich and creamy, and the meringue is perfectly browned. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Rehmani Faiz
[email protected]I've made this pie several times and it always turns out great. It's a perfect dessert for a special occasion or a simple weeknight treat.
Alisa Kravtsov
[email protected]This pie was a bit challenging to make, but it was worth the effort. The custard is delicious and the meringue is perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves custard pies.
J.B. Parvez FF
[email protected]This pie is so creamy and flavorful. The meringue is perfectly browned and adds a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this pie again.
Night Mare
[email protected]I've never made a custard meringue pie before, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the pie turned out perfectly. It was a hit with my family and friends.
Jumanne Njige
[email protected]This pie is absolutely delicious! The custard is rich and creamy, and the meringue is perfectly browned. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Jike Family
[email protected]I've made this pie several times and it always turns out great. It's a perfect dessert for a special occasion or a simple weeknight treat.
Frank Lee
[email protected]This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The custard is rich and flavorful, and the meringue is perfectly crispy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves custard pies.
SOUTHERN LADY
[email protected]I made this pie for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The custard was creamy and smooth, and the meringue was perfectly golden brown. It was a perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Yeasmin Chand
[email protected]This pie is absolutely delicious! The custard is rich and creamy, and the meringue is perfectly browned. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
DONOVAN WARBURTON
[email protected]I've never made a custard meringue pie before, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the pie turned out perfectly. It was a hit with my family and friends.
Richard Robert Gardiner
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The custard is so creamy and flavorful, and the meringue is perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this pie again and again.
Charles Addo
[email protected]I made this pie for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The custard was creamy and smooth, and the meringue was perfectly browned. I will definitely be making this pie again.
Magsi Magsi
[email protected]This pie was a bit more challenging to make than I expected, but it was worth the effort. The custard was delicious and the meringue was perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves custard pies.
Yandisa Dlangudlangu
[email protected]I've made this pie several times and it always turns out great. The custard is rich and flavorful, and the meringue is light and fluffy. It's a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Chizzy Brendy
[email protected]This recipe was a hit! The custard was creamy and smooth, and the meringue was perfectly golden brown. I will definitely be making this again.