cream pie filling, mom's

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6 Pinches
Middletown, OH
Updated on Oct 21, 2017

The reason mom mentioned coconut in this recipe is her mom, Grandma W, used to make coconut cream pie that everyone in the family wanted! She never shared the recipe though, so this was a close option with the coconut added that mom made. This is more like a custard pie to me...

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method Stove Top
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups milk, reserve 1/2 cup
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 3 - egg yolks, beaten slightly
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup coconut, optional

How To Make cream pie filling, mom's

  • Step 1
    Boil 2 1/2 cups milk and gradually add sugar. When almost to a boil again, combine cornstarch, flour and remaining milk and add. Bring to a boil again, stirring constantly. Remove from stove to add the egg yolks. Return to cook 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and cool.

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Category: Pies
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top
Ingredient: Eggs

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