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!
Provided by DebnBruce Shook
Categories Desserts Pies Pecan Pie Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.3 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Cholesterol 107.3 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 179.2 mg, Sugar 29.7 g
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Noelwolf Noel
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my pie didn't turn out as good as the pictures. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
emmy snike
[email protected]This pie was a disaster! The filling was runny and the crust was burnt. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Ansu Mahara
[email protected]The crust was a little dry, but the filling was delicious. I'll try a different crust recipe next time.
kimberly Nduta Bernice
[email protected]This pie is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's a personal preference. I would recommend using less sugar next time.
Adeel Gill
[email protected]I love the combination of pecans and cream cheese in this pie. It's a unique and delicious flavor combination.
cosy boy
[email protected]This pie is a little time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Lucky Best
[email protected]I've made this pie for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of sweet and creamy.
Salm Salm
[email protected]This pie is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!
Temitope Idowu
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pecan pie, but this recipe changed my mind. It's the best pecan pie I've ever had.
Alvin Rodgers
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing!
MoyoRico Mashquil
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my pie didn't turn out as good as the pictures. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Muhammad Ameen
[email protected]This pie was a disaster! The filling was runny and the crust was burnt. I'm not sure what went wrong.
tiktok
[email protected]The crust was a little dry, but the filling was delicious. I'll try a different crust recipe next time.
MichaelShawn Griffin
[email protected]This pie was a little too sweet for my taste, but I think that's a personal preference. Otherwise, it was a great recipe.
Rizvi
[email protected]I love the combination of pecans and cream cheese in this pie. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Namutebi Salimah
[email protected]This pie is a bit more work than some other recipes, but it's worth it. The filling is so creamy and delicious.
Shayne Moyo
[email protected]I was a little skeptical about the cream cheese in the filling, but I was pleasantly surprised at how well it worked. The pie was delicious!
Mahfuz
[email protected]This is my favorite pecan pie recipe. The cream cheese in the filling makes it extra smooth and creamy.
Medhin Hilawi
[email protected]I've made this pie a few times now and it always turns out perfect. The recipe is easy to follow and the pie is always delicious.
Temam Usman
[email protected]This pie was a hit at my family gathering! Everyone loved the creamy pecan filling and the flaky crust. I will definitely be making this again.