Bertha's Pecan Cream Pie
Although, these days, most of my christmases are at home and the young come back to us with their children, so the preparation and organisation doesn't seem to be getting much less.
Recipe Summary Bertha's Pecan Cream Pie
My Grandmother used to make me this pie when I was a youngster. It is the best pie you'll ever taste!
Ingredients | Mince Pie Recipe Mary Berry1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked4 egg yolks2 cups milk⅔ cup white sugar⅓ cup cornstarch1 pinch salt½ teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup ground pecans4 egg whites½ teaspoon vanilla extract6 tablespoons white sugar¼ cup ground pecansDirectionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.)In the top of a double boiler, combine yolks, milk, 2/3 cup sugar, cornstarch and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 1 cup pecans. Pour filling into baked pie shell.In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Beat in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and gradually add 6 tablespoons white sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over pie, covering completely. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup ground pecans.Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until meringue is delicately browned.Info | Mince Pie Recipe Mary Berryprep:
30 mins
cook:
15 mins
additional:
15 mins
total:
1 hr
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 - 9 inch pie
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