POLISH SAUERKRAUT CUSTARD PIE

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If you don't tell anyone - they will not know that they are eating sauerkraut in this custard pie. This is a sweet pie- so cut small pieces. Enjoy This recipe is from my husband's Polish grandmother- written on an envelope. This photo was clipped to the envelope.I tweaked the recipe a bit. I haven't made this pie yet, but my...

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 c mini marshmallows
1 c heavy cream
1/4 c granulated sugar
2 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs
4 Tbsp kahlua
1 small can sauerkraut, drained ,rinsed and cut up fine
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 pinch nutmeg
1 8 or 9 inch pre-made graham cracker pie crust

Steps:

  • 1. In a large heavy bottom saucepan put in the marshmallows, cream, sugar and vanilla. Stir over low heat until marshmallows have melted.Beat eggs and add the cornstarch to the eggs. Place 3 or 4 tablespoons of the marshmallow mixture to the egg mixture and stir so eggs do not curdle. Now add this to the marshmallow mixture and stir well. Remove for the heat.
  • 2. Add the sauerkraut, Kahlua, and cinnamon. Blend together. Pour into pie shell and bake at 425^ for 10 minutes. Sprinkle nutmeg on top of pie. Turn temperature down to 350^ and bake for 20 more minutes or until silver knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack.

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