Best Cream Pie
A creamy, fluffy vanilla cream pie with a delicate meringue topping, perfect for special occasions or a comforting dessert that appeals to all ages.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Melt the shortening.
- Add flour, sugar, salt, milk, and beaten egg yolks. Cook over hot water until thick, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and add vanilla.
- Pour the filling into the baked pie shell.
- Make the meringue by beating the egg whites until stiff, then gradually beat in confectioners' sugar.
- Spread the meringue over the pie filling.
- Bake in a moderate oven at 375°F for 15 minutes or until the meringue is delicately browned.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
871
kcal
44% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-protein
Contains
Milk
Egg
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).