Stepping into the world of cream pie fillings is like embarking on a culinary adventure, where creamy textures and delightful flavors intertwine to create a symphony of taste. The basic cream pie filling serves as the foundation for a mesmerizing array of variations, each adding its own unique twist to this classic dessert. Whether you crave the timeless elegance of a classic vanilla cream pie or desire a burst of tangy citrus with a lemon cream pie, this guide will lead you through the steps to create the perfect cream pie filling that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
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BASIC CREAM PIE
Time 15m
Yield 1 cream pie
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Scald 2 cups milk and sugar.
- Meanwhile, beat egg yolks.
- Add 1 cup milk, flour, cornstarch and salt.
- Stir this mixture into hot milk with wire whip and cook until thickened.
- Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla.
- Pour into a baked pie shell and cool.
- Tap pie with meringue or whipped cream.
BASIC CREAM PIE FILLING
This recipe came from a lady from Kaysville, Utah who came to our women's group to teach us how to make pies. All I can remember is that she was called the Pie Lady. This pie will make any kind of cream pie but I particularly like the banana cream variation. This makes enough for two pies.
Provided by Kathy
Categories Pie
Time 30m
Yield 2 pies, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk all of your ingredients together in a pan.
- Cook on high until it is almost to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium and take off when it has started to boil again.
- Cool thoroughly with plastic wrap placed directly on top of filling.
- Spoon into 2 pre-baked and cooled pie shells.
- Note: Use the flavor of jello pudding to correspond to the pie you are making, banana for banana cream, chocolate for chocolate cream etc. Sliced bananas, coconut, grated chocolate etc. can be added to the filling or the bottom of the shells before adding cream filling.
- Bonus note: Mix 1 cup Coolwhip with 1 pint of whipping cream after whipping to stabilize the cream. It will taste like fresh cream and will not get watery. You can cover your cream pies in this whipping cream and it will stay nice for as long as the pie lasts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.3, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 37.5, Sodium 53.7, Carbohydrate 21, Sugar 13.7, Protein 3.4
CREAM PIE
Steps:
- In a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan, mix together sugar, flour, and salt.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat together the egg yolks and milk. Whisk the egg mixture into the dry ingredients in the saucepan. Continue whisking over low heat until the mixture coats the back of a spoon and is smooth and thick.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the butter and vanilla. Cook's Note: Add any variations at this point.
- Allow the mixture to cool and pour into the baked pie shell. Chill the pie completely and top with fresh whipped cream or other desired topping.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- In a mixing bowl, mix together the flour and the salt; cut or work the butter into the flour with your fingers or a pastry blender until you have large pea sized chunks scattered throughout. Alternatively, pulse the dough in a food processor, or mix in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment on low speed.
- Add the ice water slowly while stirring with a fork, or in the food processor or mixer, until just combined. Be careful not to overwork the dough. Divide the dough into two disks, flatten and refrigerate each for at least 15 minutes.
- Roll out one chilled pie dough to fit a 9-inch pie plate. Reserve the second pie dough disc for another use. Transfer dough to pie plate, pressing the dough lightly into the plate; trim the edges. Dock the dough with the prongs of a fork evenly over the bottom of the pie plate. Line the docked dough with aluminum foil and fill with pie weights or dried beans.
- Bake the pie crust until the edges are brown and golden, about 15 minutes Remove from the oven and remove the weights. Return crust to the oven to finish baking for another 5 minutes.
OLD ENGLISH CREAM PIE FILLING
Makes excellent banana, coconut, or chocolate cream pie. This was given to me by a friend many years ago. For banana slice a layer of bananas in pie pan then fill half full with filling add more bananas then rest of filling. For chocolate, add 2 squares semi-sweet chocolate to hot milk and an additional 1/2 cup sugar. Good just to eat as pudding.
Provided by Janell
Categories Desserts Pies No-Bake Pie Recipes Pudding Pie Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a sauce pan, combine milk and butter. Bring to a boil. In a medium bowl, combine eggs, sugar, cornstarch and salt. Slowly whisk 1 cup of hot milk mixture into egg mixture. Gradually whisk egg mixture back to remaining milk mixture. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Allow to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.6 calories, Carbohydrate 43.1 g, Cholesterol 48.5 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 219.7 mg, Sugar 34 g
EASY CREAM PIE
Fresh berries and cream pie-it's a simple, classic combination just like Grandma used to make. My version gets you out of the kitchen and into your lounge chair quickly. Enjoy! -Gina Nistico, Taste of Home Food Editor
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Combine cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup sugar with melted butter. Using the bottom of a glass, press cracker mixture onto bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Bake until set, 12-15 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., Meanwhile, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand 5 minutes. Beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Slowly beat in cream and vanilla. Microwave gelatin on high until melted, about 10 seconds; beat into cream cheese mixture. Transfer filling to crust. Refrigerate, covered, until set, about 3 hours., If desired, top with mixed fresh berries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 731 calories, Fat 56g fat (33g saturated fat), Cholesterol 156mg cholesterol, Sodium 445mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
BASIC CREAM FILLINGS WITH VARIATIONS
BASIC CREAM FILLING CHOCOLATE FILLING COCONUT CREAM FILLING COFFEE FILLING DATE CREAM FILLING Basic Cream Filling:
Provided by Traci Jeff Poole2
Categories < 15 Mins
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix flour, sugar, and salt. Add the scalded milk.
- Cook over oduble boiler until thick.
- About 15 minutes.
- Add the butter.
- Pour this mixture over the egg yolks and stir again.
- Cool.
- Last, add the vanilla.
- Please use the previous recipe for Cream Filling to fulfill for the following recipes: CHOCOLATE FILLING: Following directions for the cream filling; add 2 ounces of baker's unsweetened chocolate to the scalded milk.
- INCREASE the sugar to 1 cup.
- COCONUT CREAM FILLING Following directions for the cream filling, add 1 cup of shredded coconut. COFFEE FILLING Following directions for the cream filling, add 1/4 cup of instant coffee BEFORE scalding the milk.
- DATE CREAM FILLING Following directions for the cream filling, add 1/4 pound of chopped dates and 1 tsp grated lemon rind to milk before it is added to the cream filling recipe.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1339.9, Fat 53.5, SaturatedFat 30.1, Cholesterol 695.8, Sodium 1007.1, Carbohydrate 190.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 134.5, Protein 27.8
Tips:
- For a richer filling, use heavy cream instead of milk.
- To make the filling thicker, add more cornstarch or flour.
- For a creamier filling, add a beaten egg yolk.
- For a more flavorful filling, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or other flavoring.
- To prevent the filling from curdling, temper the eggs by slowly whisking them with a small amount of the hot milk or cream.
- For a glossy filling, strain it through a fine mesh sieve before using.
Conclusion:
Cream pie filling is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be used in a variety of pies, tarts, and other desserts. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a creamy, flavorful filling that will impress your family and friends. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet treat, give cream pie filling a try!
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