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my mama's raisin cream pie

NursyLori avatar
Recipe by
Lori Fleming
@NursyLori
Huntington, TX

This has always been a favorite dessert of mine. My mama still makes it for me when I come to visit.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For my mama's raisin cream pie

  • FILLING
  • 1 c
    raisins
  • 1/2 c
    water
  • 3 c
    milk
  • 3
    egg yolks, reserve whites for meringue
  • 3/4 c
    white sugar
  • 1/3 c
    cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1
    9 inch pie shell, baked
  • MERINGUE
  • 1 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    water
  • 3
    egg whites
  • 6 Tbsp
    sugar
  • dash
    salt

How To Make my mama's raisin cream pie

  • 1
    Filling directions: Bring raisins and water to a boil and simmer for five minutes.
  • 2
    In 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.
  • 3
    Pour the filling into the pie shell and top with meringue while still hot.
  • 4
    Meringue 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.
  • 5
    Bake at 325° for 20 to 25 minutes.
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