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Cream Pie Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
¾ c. sugar
⅛ tsp. salt
2¼ c. milk, separated
1 tsp. vanilla
¼ c. cornstarch
4 eggs, separated
2 tbsp. oleo
9" pre-baked pie crust


Meringue:
¼ tsp. cream of tarter
3 egg whites
2 tbsp. sugar
Directions:
Directions:
Pre-heat oven to 350º
Heat 2 c. milk and oleo in heavy kettle* over medium heat.
Beat egg yolks.
Add ¼ c. milk, sugar, salt, and cornstarch. Mix well.
Pour slowly into hot milk, beating until smooth and thick.
Add vanilla, stir.
Pour into 9" baked pie crust.
Cover with meringue* (be sure to seal meringue to crust good. Push down with spoon or such - this prevents "weeping").

Meringue:
Add cream of tarter to the egg whites. Beat until frothy.
add sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.

Bake in 350º oven until golden brown (about 12-15 minutes).

*If you do not have heavy (like club aluminum) pan cook in a double boiler.

You can add bananas, coconut, or drained crushed pineapple for change of flavor.

To make a chocolate pie add 2 Tbsp. cocoa powder (you may want to add more) along with the sugar and cornstarch

 

 

 

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