Custard Meringue Pie Recipe

Name: Custard Meringue Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups crushed Holland Rusks or graham crackers; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 6 tablespoons butter, melted; 2/3 cup sugar; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 cups 2% milk; 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon butter, softened; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 egg whites; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/8 teaspoon almond extract; 6 tablespoons sugar

Servings: persons

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

1
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.
2
Bake at 350u00b0 for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.
6
Bake at 350u00b0 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.

913

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/4 cups crushed Holland Rusks or graham crackers, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 6 tablespoons butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Custard Meringue 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.

Custard Meringue Pie

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