RAISIN CUSTARD PIE

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A comforting, old-fashioned dessert, this custard pie is one of my mom's best. The fluffy meringue makes it look so special, and the raisins are a nice surprise. -Ruth Ann Stelfox, Raymond, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups whole milk
3 large egg yolks
1/2 cup raisins
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
MERINGUE:
3 large egg whites
1/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir for 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; gently stir in raisins and lemon juice. Pour hot filling into crust., For meringue, in a small bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. Spread over hot filling, sealing edges to crust. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour; refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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