Basic Cream Pie Filling Recipe

Ingredients for Basic Cream Pie Filling

• 4 cups whole milk
• Eggs
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• Pudding
• Vanilla
• Lemon Juice
• ¼ cup cornstarch

How to Make Basic Cream Pie Filling

1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, salt, and vanilla extract.
2. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
3. Cook over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture comes to a rolling boil and thickens significantly (about 5-7 minutes).
4. Reduce heat to low and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to ensure even cooking.
5. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and heavy cream until melted and incorporated.
6. Press a sheet of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the filling to prevent a skin from forming.
7. Let cool completely to room temperature.
8. Once cooled, spoon the filling into two pre-baked pie shells.
9. Top with your favorite pie filling additions such as sliced bananas, toasted coconut flakes, chocolate shavings, or a whipped cream topping.
10. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the filling to set completely.