CUSTARD MERINGUE PIE

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Each bite of this light and fluffy pie will nearly melt in your mouth. The cracker-crumb crust holds a smooth vanilla filling topped with an airy meringue and a sprinkling of more crumbs. Everyone will crave a second slice! -Nancy Holland, Morgan Hill, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups crushed Holland Rusks or graham crackers
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups 2% milk
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
MERINGUE:
3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
6 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first four ingredients; set aside 2 tablespoons. Press remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. , Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack., In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minute. Remove from the heat. , Stir in a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in butter and vanilla. Pour filling into crust. , In a small bowl, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar and vanilla on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until high stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Spread evenly over hot filling, sealing to crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. , Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 397mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.