Bertha'S Pecan Cream Pie Recipe

Name: Bertha'S Pecan Cream Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked; 4 egg yolks; 2 cups milk; 2/3 cup white sugar; 1/3 cup cornstarch; 1 pinch salt; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup ground pecans; 4 egg whites; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 6 tablespoons white sugar; 1/4 cup ground pecans

Servings: persons

1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
4 egg yolks
2 cups milk
2/3 cup white sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1 pinch salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup ground pecans
4 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 tablespoons white sugar
1/4 cup ground pecans

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.)
2
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.
3
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.
4
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until meringue is delicately browned.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked, 4 egg yolks, 2 cups milk, 2/3 cup white sugar, and more.

Yes, Bertha'S Pecan Cream Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Bertha'S Pecan Cream Pie

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