Vanilla Cream Pie
- 1 2/3 cups water
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 3 egg yolks, beaten
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 (9 inch) baked pie crusts (pastry or graham cracker)
- For meringue
- 3 egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- Mix water and cornstarch until smooth. Stir in sweetened condensed milk and egg yolks.
- Cook until thick in saucepan or microwave. Stir in 2 tablespoons butter. Add vanilla.
- Cool slightly (stirring occasionally). Pour into prepared pie crust.
- To prepare meringue: Beat 3 egg whites with cream of tartar and vanilla. Gradually add 6 Tbsp sugar till soft peaks form, spread on top of pie. Bake in moderate oven 350 degree F 12 to 15 minutes.
- Or top chilled pie with whipped cream.
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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/vanilla-cream-pie-282823 (may not work)