Exquisite Strawberry Custard Cream Pie
Delight in this delightful dessert that combines a velvety custard filling with fresh strawberries and a cloud of whipped cream. A perfect harmony of flavors and textures for a truly decadent treat.
Ingredients
Ingredients for Strawberry Custard Cream Pie | |
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| 1 | cup sugar |
| 6 | tablespoons cornstarch |
| 1⁄2 | teaspoon salt |
| 2 1⁄2 | cups scalded milk |
| 2 | lightly beaten eggs |
| 3 | tablespoons butter |
| 1⁄2 | teaspoon vanilla |
| 1 | 9-inch baked pie shell |
| 2 | strawberries, stems removed and halved |
| 1 | cup heavy cream |
| 1 | tablespoon sugar |
Instructions
Preparation of Custard Filling: | |
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| 1. | Combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan. Gradually add scalded milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick. |
| 2. | Temper the beaten eggs by adding a small amount of the hot mixture to them, then quickly whisk together. |
| 3. | Return the egg mixture to the saucepan and continue cooking, stirring constantly until thick. |
| 4. | Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract. |
| 5. | Cover the custard mixture and chill in the refrigerator. |
Assembly of the Pie: | |
| 1. | Whip the cream, then add sugar and beat until thickened. |
| 2. | Pour the chilled custard mixture into the bottom of the baked pie shell and arrange the halved strawberries over the top. |
| 3. | Just before serving, generously spread the whipped cream over the top of the strawberries. |
| 4. | Garnish with additional berries if desired. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 612.3 kcal |
| Protein | 8.5 g |
| Fat | 35.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 66.1 g |
| Fiber | 2.1 g |
| Sugar | 37.9 g |
Published on Aug 12, 2024 by Luminița