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Custard or Cream? A custard pie begins with uncooked custard poured into an unbaked or partially baked pie shell, then baked. Cream pie recipes have you cook the custard or pudding filling first, then pour it into a cooled, pre-baked crust of pastry, crushed graham crackers or cookie crumbs, and top with mounds of whipped cream after the filling is set. Both are rich and creamy pies!

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By dlperkins

Rate this recipe 4.7/5 (17 Votes)
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Servings 48
Preparation time 35
Cooking time 155

  • 4 1/2 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup cornstarch
  • 4 1/2 cups cold water
  • 3 (3-ounces each) packages strawberry gelatin
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 6 (3-ounces each) packages cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix
  • 6 (9-inch) pastry shells, baked
  • 3 pounds fresh strawberries, halved
  • Whipped cream, optional

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This awesome strawberry custard pie recipe yields 6 pies at 8 slices a pie for a total of 48 slices! Perfect for a ...

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  • MERINGUE:
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 egg yolks, beaten
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 1 cup (8-ounces) sour cream
  • 1 pastry shell (9-inches), baked
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 6 tablespoons sugar
  • Lemon peel strips, optional
4.6/5 (16 Votes)

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Whipped cream frosting is sandwiched between an oatmeal and peanut butter cookie for a wonderful combination of fla...

  • 1 (1-pound 1.5-ounce) pouch peanut butter cookie mix
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 (1-pound 1.5-ounce) pouch oatmeal cookie mix
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 container whipped cream frosting
4.4/5 (30 Votes)

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Instead of pumpkin pie, give this light and tasty recipe a try

  • 2 cups canned pumpkin
  • 1 (12-ounce) can fat-free evaporated milk
  • 8 egg whites
  • 1/2 cup fat-free milk
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Fat-free whipped topping, optional
4.6/5 (11 Votes)

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This custard is delicious with its gentle herbal undertone of basil that lightens but adds depth to the rich custar...

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons ice water
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 lemon-basil sprigs, plus more, with flowers, for serving
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 10 ounces fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (about 2 cups)
  • 8 ounces fresh raspberries, halved or cut into thirds if large (about 2-cups)
  • Fresh elderberries or currants, kept in clusters (optional)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
4.6/5 (10 Votes)

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Let your nostalgia run wild with this simple and delicious chocolate pie that will most likely bring back memories ...

  • 1/2 cup cocoa
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch/or arrowroot powder (or 1/2 cup all purpose flour)
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 9 " pre-baked pie shell
3.8/5 (1098 Votes)

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Mrs Wick's Pies have been producing top quality pies and pie shells for over 50 years and are famous for their Suga...

  • CRUST:
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening
  • FILLING:
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
3.8/5 (358 Votes)

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This pie can be made up to 24 hours in advance if it lasts that long, its delicious!

  • MERINGUE:
  • 1 deep dish pie shell, thawed
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup corn starch
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 4 teaspoons lemon zest, finely grated
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons cold salted butter, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup Naturegg™ Simply Egg Whites™, well shaken, at room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
4.5/5 (37 Votes)

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Mini lemon meringue pies are a simple and delicious summery dessert!

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 to 5 lemons)
  • Zest of 3 lemons
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 24 (1.75-inch) premade miniature tart shells
  • 2 cups meringue topping
4.5/5 (23 Votes)

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I've made many Lemon Meringue Pie recipes, but this King Arthur Flour recipe ranks at the top of the list

  • PIE CRUST:
  • 1 single 9-inch pie crust, baked (recommended recipe is King Artur Flour Single Classic Pie Crust below)
  • 1 1/2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour or Pastry Flour Blend
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons shortening
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 to 5 tablespoons ice water
  • FILLING:
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup Instant ClearJel or cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup lime juice, optional (don't skip this part!)
  • 3/8 cup (6 tablespoons) butter
  • MERINGUE:
  • 3 tablespoons meringue powder
  • 1/2 cup water
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup Baker's Special Sugar or granulated sugar*
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Marshmallow Fluff or marshmallow creme
  • NOTE: I put granulated sugar into my VitaMix and gave it a quick whir. Worked great!
4.6/5 (20 Votes)

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This sweet potato pie has everything you want

  • CRUST:
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (made from about 7 1/2-ounces graham crackers, finely ground in processor)
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 6 to 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • FILLING:
  • 3 pounds medium red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams)
  • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • MARSHMALLOW MERINGUE:
  • 1 (7-ounce) jar Kraft Jet-Puffed Marshmallow Creme
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup sugar
4.5/5 (14 Votes)

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The not-overly-sweet meringue topping on this chocolate pie is a nice balance to the rich chocolate filling

  • 1 (9-inch) pie crust, store-bought or homemade, unbaked (fitted in a pie plate)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated whole milk
  • 3 large eggs, separated
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4.3/5 (19 Votes)

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Pavlova (Pav) is a meringue cake that has a light and delicate crisp crust and a soft sweet marshmallow center

  • MERINGUE CAKE:
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1 cup superfine or castor sugar
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch (corn flour)
  • TOPPING:
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Fresh fruit - kiwi, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, passion fruit, peaches, pineapple, or other fruit of your choice. I like to use fresh blueberries, raspberries and either blackberries or olallieberries
  • RASPBERRY COULIS SAUCE:
  • 2 (8 ounce) containers fresh or frozen raspberries
  • 1 teaspoon lemon rind
  • 1 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • OPTIONAL:
  • 1 tablespoon Chambord (Raspberry Liquor)
4.2/5 (9 Votes)

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This rich and creamy Chocolate Meringue Pie will satisfy any sweet tooth

  • MILE HIGH MERINGUE:
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 4 egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (9-inch) prepared pie crust, baked
  • 5 egg whites, room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 10 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon clear or regular vanilla extract
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder, if desired
3.8/5 (106 Votes)

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Chocolate and peppermint are a great flavor combo any time, but especially during the holidays! This easy whipped t...

  • COOKIE CRUST:
  • 1 3/4 cups cookie crumbs (about 20 cookies)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
  • PIE FILLING:
  • 8 peppermint patties (York or some other patty of peppermint chocolate)
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 (8-ounce) tub whipped topping, thawed
3.9/5 (9 Votes)

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