Bertha's Pecan Cream Pie

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My Grandmother used to make me this pie when I was a youngster. It is the best pie you'll ever taste!

Submitted by DebnBruce Shook
Published on June 18, 2020
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 to 9 - inch pie
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Ingredients

  • 1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked

  • 4 egg yolks

  • 2 cups milk

  • ⅔ cup white sugar

  • ⅓ cup cornstarch

  • 1 pinch salt

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 cup ground pecans

  • 4 egg whites

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 6 tablespoons white sugar

  • ¼ cup ground pecans

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.)

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until meringue is delicately browned.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

396 Calories
21g Fat
47g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 396
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 26%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 107mg 36%
Sodium 179mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 47g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 30g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 95mg 7%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 198mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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