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vanilla meringue custard pie

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Nancy Allen
Wentzville, MO

This is a wonderful custard pie with vanilla in the custard and in the meringue, just plain YUM!

(1 rating)
yield 6 -8 servings
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For vanilla meringue custard pie

  • 1
    9-inch single plain pastry shell, baked (your favorite)
  • 1 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1/4 c
    cornstarch
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt
  • 2 1/2 c
    milk
  • 3
    egg yolks, well beaten (reserve the whites)
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter, softened
  • 2 tsp
    pure vanilla extract
  • MERINGUE
  • 3
    egg whites, stiffly beaten
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    cream of tartar
  • 6 Tbsp
    granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    pure vanilla extract

How To Make vanilla meringue custard pie

  • 1
    Prepare your favorite pastry crust in a 9 1/2 inch pie plate. Bake according to your directions and then let it cool while you make your custard filling.
  • 2
    Custard-In a large saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat until slightly thickened, stirring constantly.
  • 3
    Quickly stir 1/3 cup hot mixture into beaten egg yolks. Return this mixture to saucepan. Cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in butter and vanilla extract.
  • 4
    Spread evenly into shell. Set aside. Meringue-Preheat the oven to 375F. Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add salt, cream of tartar, sugar, and vanilla extract, beating until stiff and shiny.
  • 5
    Quickly spread over filling to the edge. Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven; cool in refrigerator for 2 hours to set properly before serving.

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