vanilla meringue custard pie
This is a wonderful custard pie with vanilla in the custard and in the meringue, just plain YUM!
prep time
20 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6-8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 - 9-inch single plain pastry shell, baked (your favorite)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 3 - egg yolks, well beaten (reserve the whites)
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- MERINGUE
- 3 - egg whites, stiffly beaten
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
How To Make vanilla meringue custard pie
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Step 1Prepare 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. -
Step 2Custard-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.
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Step 3Quickly 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.
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Step 4Spread 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.
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Step 5Quickly 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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