CANTALOUPE CREAM PIE

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This cool, refreshing custard pie is a unique way to use cantaloupe. Garnish with whipped cream.

Provided by Annie Parsons

Categories Desserts Pies Custard and Cream Pie Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
2 cups white sugar
6 tablespoons cornstarch
4 egg yolks, beaten
4 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups cantaloupe - peeled, seeded and cubed

Steps:

In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar and cornstarch. Mix in egg yolks, followed by milk. Beat on high speed with hand mixer for 1 minute. Microwave 5 minutes. Beat with mixer for 1 minute. Microwave an additional 5 minutes.
Stir vanilla extract and butter or margarine into milk mixture. Puree the cantaloupe in a blender or food processor and mix into the custard. Pour mixture into graham cracker crust. Chill at least one hour before serving. Garnish with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 685.2 calories, Carbohydrate 111.3 g, Cholesterol 169.9 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 361.1 mg, Sugar 92.6 g