vanilla meringue custard pie
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This is a wonderful custard pie with vanilla in the custard and in the meringue, just plain YUM!
(1 rating)
yield
6 -8 servings
prep time
20 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For vanilla meringue custard pie
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19-inch single plain pastry shell, baked (your favorite)
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1 cgranulated sugar
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1/4 ccornstarch
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1/8 tspsalt
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2 1/2 cmilk
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3egg yolks, well beaten (reserve the whites)
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2 Tbspbutter, softened
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2 tsppure vanilla extract
- MERINGUE
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3egg whites, stiffly beaten
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1/8 tspsalt
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1/4 tspcream of tartar
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6 Tbspgranulated sugar
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1/2 tsppure vanilla extract
How To Make vanilla meringue custard pie
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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. -
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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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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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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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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