flapper pie ii

ingredients

• servings: 1
• 2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 3 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 cups milk
• 3 egg whites
• 1/4 cup white sugar

recipe

preparation time: 40 mins cook time: 5 mins ready time: 1 hr 45 mins


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• in a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter until well blended. reserve 1/2 cup of crumb mixture for the top of pie. press remaining crumb mixture into a 9-inch pie plate.
• in the top of a double boiler, mix the egg yolks, 1/2 cup white sugar, the cornstarch and salt. very slowly and gradually and while stirring constantly, add the milk. continue to stir until the mixture come to a boil or the mixture becomes thick and smooth. pour into pie crust.
• in a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. gradually add 1/4 cup white sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. spread meringue over pie, covering completely. sprinkle reserved crumb mixture over the top.
• bake in the preheated oven for 5 to 10 minutes, or until meringue is golden brown in spots. allow to cool completely before serving.