A scrumptious custard pie with a meringue topping sprinkled with crumbs.
INGREDIENTS (for 8 servings):
- 2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
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- 3 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 cups milk
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- 3 egg whites
- 1/4 cup white sugar
PREPARATION:
In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar and melted butter until well blended. Reserve 1/2 cup of crumb mixture for the top of pie. Press remaining crumb mixture into a 9 inch pie plate. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C.)
In the top of a double boiler, mix the egg yolks, 1/2 cup white sugar, the cornstarch and salt. Very slowly and gradually and while stirring constantly, add the milk. Continue to stir until the mixture come to a boil or the mixture becomes thick and smooth. Pour into pie crust.
In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add 1/4 cup white sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over pie, covering completely. Sprinkle reserved crumb mixture over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 5 to 10 minutes, or until meringue is golden brown in spots. Allow to cool.