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aunt emma's basic cream pie

(3 ratings)
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Recipe by
Leila Rockwell
@leilaroc
Sublimity, OR

My Aunt used this recipe for every cream pie she made when she had the resturant and it is now the one I use when we want chocolate, bananna,butterscotch or coconut pie.

(3 ratings)
yield 6 -8
prep time 30 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For aunt emma's basic cream pie

  • 3/4 c
    sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    corn starch
  • 1 Tbsp
    flour
  • 3
    egg yokes
  • 3 c
    milk
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1
    bottom crust for 8 or 9 " pie your recipe--baked and cooled

How To Make aunt emma's basic cream pie

  • 1
    Set aside the egg whites to make merangue using the recipe NO fAIL MERANGUE, or you can use your own recipe.
  • 2
    Mix together the sugar, corn starch, flour and egg yokes. Add the milk and cook together until thickened. Add vanilla and butter.
  • 3
    When finished thickening you can add either of the following coconut, chocolate, peanut butter or your choice. If you wanat to add fruit let the pudding cool then add banana's, or fruit of your choice. If you want to be a little more daring add 1 tsp instant coffee and about 1/2 cup chopped nuts for Coffee Nut Pie
  • 4
    To be really different, make a regular cream pie and cover with a cherry pie filling. This cream filling is very creamy and has an excellent flavor. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
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