basic cream pie filling
Cream pies are a big hit in our family, as well as our friends. This recipe is a basic filling for all cream pies such as coconut, chocolate, pineapple, etc. It is also good for fillings in cakes and desserts. This basic filling is so simple and used in all my cream pies. You can add the egg yolks with all the other ingredients, and use a whipping tool while stirring with no worry of curdling. I top the pies with Marshmallow Creme Meringue (posted on JAP).
Blue Ribbon Recipe
This basic cream pie filling is a wonderful base for any pie. All by itself, it's a deliciously thick and creamy vanilla custard. We love the suggestions Sena gives for add-ins to adjust the flavors of the filling. We decided to add a layer of bananas and top with fresh whipped cream. It was fabulous! Using a pre-made crust makes this a cream pie anyone can make.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups milk
- 1 dash salt
- 1/2 stick butter
- 4 tablespoons flour (level Tbsp)
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
How To Make basic cream pie filling
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Step 1Mix flour, sugar, and salt in your saucepan. -
Step 2Then add milk and butter.
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Step 3Slightly whip egg yolk and add to other ingredients in the pan.
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Step 4Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a whipping tool.
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Step 5When the mixture thickens and starts to come to a boil, remove from heat; add vanilla.
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Step 6Pour into pie shell. Serve with whipped cream. Or, top with Marshmallow Creme Meringue* and bake until the meringue is lightly browned. (*Posted on JAP)
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Step 7Variations: Chocolate pie - add 3 Tbsp cocoa to flour and sugar. For coconut, add 1 cup of coconut after removing from heat. For pineapple, add 1 small can of drained, crushed pineapple after removing it from the heat. For lemon, add lemon juice to your "taste".
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