Flapper Pie
A classic Canadian pie with a cinnamon graham-cracker crust, smooth vanilla custard filling, and a toasted meringue topping.
- 3 hr
- 390 kcal
- Vegetarian
- Canadian
- Dessert
Mellowpan tip: Makes 8 servings, plenty to share.
Ingredients
For 8 servings
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Steps
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Step 1:
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
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Step 2:
Mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and ground cinnamon in a medium bowl.
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Step 3:
Set aside about 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of the crumb mixture, then press the remaining mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate.
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Step 4:
Bake the crust for 10 minutes, until only slightly browned.
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Step 5:
Combine the milk, sugar, cornstarch, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and salt in a saucepan.
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Step 6:
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture bubbles and thickens to a pudding-like texture.
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Step 7:
Set the custard aside to cool while making the meringue topping.
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Step 8:
Using a stand mixer with the beater attachment or an electric mixer, beat the egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar until stiff, glossy peaks form.
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Step 9:
Pour the filling into the crust and cover with a thick layer of meringue, making small spikes on top.
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Step 10:
Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture over the meringue and place the pie in the preheated oven.
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Step 11:
Bake for about 10 minutes, watching carefully, until the meringue browns.
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Step 12:
Chill in the refrigerator and eat within a few hours of baking; the pie is best eaten the same day, before the meringue softens and liquefies.
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