Categories: Pie- Cobbler- Cheesecake-Tart
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp. butter
- 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 6 Tbsp. flour
- 3 eggs, separated
- 2 1/4 cups whole milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 (9-inch) baked pie shell
- 6 Tbsp. granulated sugar
Directions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a double boiler, melt the butter, then stir in the sugar, salt and flour. Cook, stirring, until mixture is uniform in color and texture.
- Inn a bowl, bet egg yolks with milk. Slowly add milk-egg mixture to the sugar mixture, whisking until smooth. Cover and cook 15 to 25 minutes, stirring semi-frequently or until mixture thickens. Stir in the vanilla. Remove from heat but do not cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites to soft peaks. Gradually ad sugar, beating until sugar dissolves and egg whites are glossy.
- Pour the hot filling into the prepared pie crust, then mound meringue over filling making sure it reaches the crust, forming a seal. Bake 20 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned. Cool to room temperature before refrigerating or serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.