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GRAHAM CRACKER CREAM PIE

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I remember my Gram always having this pie around, and at many restaurants in Pa..I am not sure if that is where it originated, but I never see them anymore. They are so good..vanilla custard on a home made graham cracker crust, and topped with meringue, then sprinkled leftover crumbs atop the Meringue. I borrowed this picture,...

Provided by Cassie *

Categories Pies

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

CRUST
18 graham crackers, crushed
1/2 c melted butter
1/2 c sugar
CUSTARD
2 c milk
1/3 c flour
1 c sugar
3 egg yolks
MERINGE
3 egg whites
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla

Steps:

1. Crust: Roll crackers out fine, then add butter and sugar. Mix well. Line pie plate with mixture, reserving 1/3 for the top.
2. Custard: Mix flour and sugar. Beat egg yolks and add to milk. Pour flour mixture into milk mixing as you go. When blended, cook mixture in a double broiler stirring constantly until thick. Add vanilla. Pour over graham cracker crust.
3. Meringue: Beat egg whites, sugar and vanilla until stiff. Spread mixture over custard. Sprinkle remaining graham cracker crust crumbs over meringue. Bake pie for 20 minutes at 350°.

GRAHAM CRACKER PIE

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This is a great pie! My grandma makes it for me - it is my favorite!

Provided by Jolene

Categories Desserts Pies

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
2 cups milk
2 egg yolks, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

To Make Crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Mix well, then stir in softened butter or margarine. Mix until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Generously grease an 8 inch pie pan. Press graham cracker mixture evenly into pan. Chill until ready to use.
To Make Filling: In a heavy saucepan, mix together sugar, flour, and salt. Gradually add milk, stirring well. Add egg yolks and whisk until mixture is smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Stir in vanilla extract and allow mixture to cool.
Pour cooled filling into crust and chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 71.3 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 133.5 mg, Sugar 25.4 g