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Bertha's Pecan Cream Pie

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  • 25 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $8

INGREDIENTS

  • Pie Base

    • 1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked

  • Cream Filling

    • 🥚 4 egg yolks
    • 🥛 2 cups milk
    • 🧂 â…” cup white sugar
    • â…“ cup cornstarch
    • 🧂 1 pinch salt
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 cup ground pecans

  • Meringue Topping

    • 🥚 4 egg whites
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 🧂 6 tablespoons white sugar
    • ÂĽ cup ground pecans

STEPS

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2

In the top of a double boiler, combine egg yolks, milk, 2/3 cup sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens.

3

Stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 1 cup pecans. Pour filling into baked pie shell.

4

In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Beat in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and gradually add 6 tablespoons white sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.

5

Spread meringue over pie, covering completely. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup ground pecans.

6

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until meringue is delicately browned.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

396

Calories

  • 8g
    Protein
  • 47g
    Carbs
  • 21g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

Ensure that the pie shell is fully baked and cooled before adding the cream filling.Use a clean and grease-free bowl for beating the egg whites to ensure optimal meringue stiffness.Cool the pie completely before serving to allow the filling to set.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.