my mama's raisin cream pie
This has always been a favorite dessert of mine. My mama still makes it for me when I come to visit.
prep time
25 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- FILLING
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 cups milk
- 3 - egg yolks, reserve whites for meringue
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 - 9 inch pie shell, baked
- MERINGUE
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 - egg whites
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- dash salt
How To Make my mama's raisin cream pie
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Step 1Filling directions: Bring raisins and water to a boil and simmer for five minutes.
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Step 2In another medium saucepan, combine the milk, egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch and salt and mix well. Bring to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove the pan from the heat, and whisk until thickened. Stir in the raisins and the vanilla extract.
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Step 3Pour the filling into the pie shell and top with meringue while still hot.
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Step 4Meringue directions: Cook first three ingredients until clear. Add dash of salt to egg whites and beat until stiff. Slowly pour cooked mixture while still beating and add 6 tablespoons sugar.
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Step 5Bake at 325° for 20 to 25 minutes.
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