Strawberry Delight Cream Pie

Ingredients

- 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup vanilla wafers, crushed
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 3 large egg yolks, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
- 3 large egg whites, room temperature

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of crushed vanilla wafers with 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Set aside for later use.

2. Cook the Filling:
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and 3/4 cup sugar.
- Gradually whisk in 1 1/2 cups milk and 1/2 cup evaporated milk until well combined.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, about PT10M (10 minutes).
- Remove from heat immediately.

3. Temper the Eggs:
- Slowly add a small amount of the hot milk mixture into the 3 beaten egg yolks, whisking continuously to prevent curdling.
- Gradually add the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan, still whisking constantly.

4. Finish the Custard:
- Return the saucepan to the stove and cook over low heat for an additional PT3M (3 minutes) until the custard is very thick.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring.
- Allow the custard to cool for PT15M (15 minutes).

5. Assemble the Pie:
- Spread 2 cups of sliced strawberries evenly over the prepared vanilla wafer crust.
- Pour the cooled custard over the strawberries, ensuring even coverage.

6. Make the Meringue:
- In a clean, dry bowl, beat 3 egg whites on high speed until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add 2 tablespoons sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.

7. Bake the Pie:
- Spread the meringue over the filled pie, sealing the edges to the crust to prevent shrinking or weeping.
- Bake in the preheated oven for PT10M (10 minutes) until the meringue is golden brown.

8. Cool and Serve:
- Allow the pie to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least PT2H (2 hours) before serving.
- Garnish with the remaining strawberries before serving for an extra burst of freshness.

Total Time

PT3H40M
3 hours and 40 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Strawberry pie, Fruit dessert, Cream pie, Vanilla wafers, Homemade custard, Meringue topping, Baked dessert, Comfort food, Sweet treat, Gourmet dessert

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Approximately 1800 total calories

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