Best 8 Old Fashioned Sugar Cream Pie David Lettermans Mom Recipes

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In the world of nostalgic comfort desserts, few treats hold a candle to the timeless charm of old fashioned sugar cream pie. With its creamy, velvety filling enveloped in a flaky, golden crust, this classic dessert has been a staple in American kitchens for generations. One name that has become synonymous with this culinary treasure is the late David Letterman, whose mother, Dorothy Mengering Letterman, was renowned for her exceptional sugar cream pie. Her recipe, passed down through the generations, has captivated taste buds and hearts alike, earning its place as a beloved family tradition. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind this cherished recipe, unraveling the techniques and ingredients that elevate it to an unforgettable masterpiece.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

OLD FASHIONED CREAM PIE



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Beat the heck out of the ingredients and watch baking time. One hour usually does it. I don't know where I got this recipe, but I've had it a long time. I think it's great!

Provided by Sue

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (9 inch) pie shell
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
½ cup half-and-half cream
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter, melted
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place sugar, egg, half and half, flour, whipping cream, and butter or margarine in blender. Beat until thoroughly combined. Pour into pie shell and sprinkle with cinnamon.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, until set in center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Cholesterol 118 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 17.6 g, Sodium 160.3 mg, Sugar 25.8 g

OLD-FASHIONED SUGAR CREAM PIE (DAVID LETTERMAN'S MOM)



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This is from "Home Cooking with Dave's Mom" pg. 166-167. Dave's Mom writes: "I concocted this recipe by taking the best ingredients and suggestions from three differnt sugar cream pie recipes. I've had it for years and the whole family likes it."

Provided by Donna Roth

Categories     Pies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 8" unbaked pie shell
1/2 c granulated sugar
1/2 c packed brown sugar
1/2 c flour
Dash of salt
2 c heavy cream
freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • 1. In a small bowl mix sugars, flour & salt. Gradually stir in heavy cream.
  • 2. Pour into pie shell and sprinkle with grated nutmeg.
  • 3. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees, bake for 20-25 minutes longer.
  • 4. NOTE: Center of pie will be slightly runny when done.

GERSCHUH'S RESTAURANT OLD FASHIONED SUGAR CREAM PIE



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This recipe is from Gerschuh's Restaurant that was in Greenville for many years and was known for their pies. Enjoy!

Provided by ChefOnTheMoon

Categories     Pie

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 Pie, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sugar
5 tablespoons flour
1 dash salt
2 cups whipping cream
1 cup half-and-half
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla
9 inches pie shells
2 tablespoons butter, cold and chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat home oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix the sugar with the flour until completely blended. Add the salt and whipping cream.
  • Blend the half-and-half with the yolks and stir into the sugar mixture, then add the vanilla.
  • Just blend the mixture; do not beat it.
  • Pour into an unbaked pie shell, distribute the cold, chopped butter evenly on top of the pie filling and sprinkle cinnamon on the top.
  • Bake the pie until the filling is completely set when the pie is jiggled. Bake "until it bubbles through for 10 minutes." In a convection oven that takes and hour and 15 minutes. In the home oven start checking the pie after an hour.
  • Gerschuh's.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 683.4, Fat 49.2, SaturatedFat 26.6, Cholesterol 196.7, Sodium 258.3, Carbohydrate 56.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 33.6, Protein 6.2

OLD FASHIONED SUGAR CREAM PIE RECIPE - (3.9/5)



OLD FASHIONED SUGAR CREAM PIE Recipe - (3.9/5) image

Provided by janfolkmier

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup sugar
1/3 cup sifted flour
Pinch of salt
1 cup boiling water
1 small can sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Sift flour, sugar and salt three times and to be sure they are mixed well. Add boiling water, stirring well to prevent lumps. Then add the small can of milk and vanilla. Pour into a 9 inch unbaked pie crust. Dot top with butter and sprinkle with nutmeg. Bake at 450° for 10 minutes, reducing heat to 350° for 20 minutes or until done. The secret is getting the flour and sugar mixture sifted and mixed well.

MOM'S OLD FASHIONED CREAM PIE



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Make and share this Mom's Old Fashioned Cream Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bev. E.

Categories     Pie

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup whipping cream
1 cup half-and-half
3 egg whites, beaten stiff
1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust

Steps:

  • In a two-quart bowl, mix the first 4 ingredients together.
  • Fold the beaten egg whites in until all are well mixed.
  • Pour into unbaked pie shell of 9inch pan.
  • Sprinkle nutmeg on top and bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour.
  • When taken from oven, filling will seem a little shaky, but when cooled, will be creamy.
  • Prep time does not include making pie crust.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.4, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 52, Sodium 161.2, Carbohydrate 38.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 25.2, Protein 4.3

SUGAR CREAM PIE



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I absolutely love Indiana sugar cream pie; especially the one that my grandma made for me. Here, we serve it warm or chilled and call it "Hoosier" sugar cream pie. -Laura Kipper, Westfield, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Dough for single-crust pie
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 cups 2% milk
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes., Line unpricked crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack until edge is light golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake until bottom is golden brown, 3-6 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 375°., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Transfer to crust; sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack; refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 24g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 275mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

DAD'S SUGAR CREAM PIE



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This is my grandmother's recipe from the early 1900s and was a favorite of my dad's. I think of them both whenever I make it!

Provided by Vanessa Hodson

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Vintage Pie Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups milk
1 cup white sugar
6 tablespoons butter
¼ cup cornstarch
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (9 inch) baked pie crust
1 pinch nutmeg

Steps:

  • Combine milk, sugar, and butter together in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat; cook and stir until butter melts, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour about 1 cup milk mixture into a bowl and whisk cornstarch into mixture until smooth. Pour milk-cornstarch mixture back into the saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Pour milk mixture into the pie crust and sprinkle with nutmeg. Refrigerate pie until firm, about 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.1 calories, Carbohydrate 52.5 g, Cholesterol 37 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 251.5 mg, Sugar 38.1 g

FLAKY PIE CRUST (DAVID LETTERMAN'S MOM)



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This recipe is from "Home Cooking with Dave's Mom" pg. 150. David's Mom says: "The fat content in a fruit pie comes from the pie crust, and there's just no way to avoid it. I don't think you can make a rust without the fat. I discovered this recipe several years ago in 'Thou Shalt Season With.' It's one of the best pie crusts...

Provided by Donna Roth

Categories     Pies

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 c shortening
2 c flour
1 Tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
1 egg yolk
1.4 c cold milk
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium bowl, cut shortening into flour, sugar, and salt until the mix looks like cornmeal or small peas.
  • 2. In another bowl, slightly beat egg yolk and combine with milk and lemon juice. Add to flour mixture and mix by hand until it forms ball.
  • 3. Roll on well-floured pastry cloth with well-floured rolling pin. This pastry maintains its flaky qualities even after being rolled out a number of times.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Make sure your oven is preheated before baking the pie.
  • Use a 9-inch pie pan for the best results.
  • Bake the pie for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set.
  • Let the pie cool for at least 1 hour before serving.
  • Serve the pie with whipped cream or ice cream.

Conclusion:

Old-fashioned sugar cream pie is a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a hit. With its creamy, sweet filling and flaky crust, this pie is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a delicious and nostalgic dessert, give this recipe a try.

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