Custard Meringue Pie
Ingredients
Crust:
Custard Filling:
Meringue:
Instructions
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Crust:
Prepare crust by blending ingredients thoroughly. Press one half mixture firmly in even layer to bottom and sides of a well buttered pie pan.
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Custard:
For custard, mix thoroughly cornstarch, sugar and salt; add slowly to hot milk, stirring constantly until mixture thickens. Cook in double boiler 10 minutes longer. Blend a little of this mixture with egg yolks and return to double boiler. Stir and cook until eggs are set (about 2 minutes). Add vanilla and pour into cracker crust.
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Meringue:
Make a meringue of stiffly beaten egg whites and granulated sugar. Spread on top of custard filling. Sprinkle meringue with remaining crumbs. Bake in a 300-325 degree oven until lightly browned.