vanilla custard pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• crust:
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• vanilla pudding:
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 pinch salt
• 3 eggs, separated
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• meringue:
• 1/4 cup white sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 5 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/3 cup melted butter in a bowl; press mixture into a 9-inch pie dish to form a crust.
• bake in preheated oven until firm, 5 to 10 minutes.
• whisk milk, 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, flour, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. boil for 2 minutes, then add egg yolks while continuously stirring. continue to cook and stir until thickened, about 1 minute more, and remove from heat. stir in 1 tablespoon butter and vanilla extract. allow vanilla mixture to cool for 10 minutes before pouring into prepared crust. let pie come to room temperature.
• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• beat egg whites in a glass or metal bowl until foamy. gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. lift your beater or whisk straight up: the meringue will form sharp peaks. spread meringue over vanilla pudding.
• bake in preheated oven until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. let cool to room temperature.
• refrigerate for about 3 hours before serving.