DAVE'S RHUBARB CUSTARD PIE WITH MERINGUE
A rhubarb-flavored custard pie (not pieces of rhubarb suspended in a custard). This recipe goes back to the 1930s or 40s in my family. As a child, I usually asked for this pie instead of cake for my birthday. Since the rhubarb is cooked down into a slightly chunky custard filling, this recipe does not require tender springtime rhubarb and can be made whenever rhubarb is available (even frozen).
Provided by Dave Peterson
Categories Desserts Pies Fruit Pie Recipes Rhubarb Pie Recipes
Time 2h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Line pie crust with a double layer of aluminum foil and a layer of pie weights or dried beans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edge of crust is golden, about 10 minutes. Carefully remove the foil and weights; continue baking until the crust sets, about 5 minutes more. Remove crust and let cool.
- Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) and place a rack in the center position.
- Mix rhubarb, 1 1/3 cups sugar, butter, and food coloring together in a pot over medium heat. Simmer until rhubarb is tender and just starting to fall apart, 7 to 10 minutes.
- Mix egg yolks, cream, 6 tablespoons sugar, cornstarch, and salt together in a bowl. While constantly stirring, add to the rhubarb mixture. Continue stirring; simmer until mixture starts to thicken, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm.
- Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until foamy. Gradually add remaining 6 tablespoons sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Add vanilla extract to the meringue.
- Pour the rhubarb mixture into the baked pie crust. Pile meringue lightly on top of the filling. Spread meringue to touch the crust, sealing in the filling. Shape the top of the meringue into a nice pattern, with high points and edges that will brown when baked.
- Bake until firm and delicately browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool until custard is set, about 2 hours. Keep refrigerated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.6 calories, Carbohydrate 68.4 g, Cholesterol 88.6 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 217.4 mg, Sugar 53 g
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ALFRED CHUKS GOGO
[email protected]Could have used more rhubarb.
Haili Mills
[email protected]Amazing pie! Will definitely make again.
ghazl haj
[email protected]This was my first time making a rhubarb custard pie, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the pie was delicious. The only thing I would change is to use a different type of crust. I used a store-bought crust, and it was a little
Agbaje Precious
[email protected]The pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved it. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and delicious. I would recommend using less sugar next time.
tryme1xp
[email protected]This recipe was a total hit! The rhubarb and custard filling was the perfect balance of tart and sweet, and the meringue topping was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this pie again.