Ingredients for Basic Cream Pie Filling
- 4 cups milk
- eggs
- 2/3 cup sugar
- pudding mix
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- lemon juice
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 pre-baked pie shells
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How to Make Basic Cream Pie Filling
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, salt, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
- Cook over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture comes to a rolling boil and thickens significantly (about 5-7 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to ensure even cooking.
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter and heavy cream until melted and incorporated.
- Press a sheet of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the filling to prevent a skin from forming.
- Let cool completely to room temperature.
- Once cooled, spoon the filling into two pre-baked pie shells.
- Top with your favorite pie filling additions such as sliced bananas, toasted coconut flakes, chocolate shavings, or a whipped cream topping.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the filling to set completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
54g
Fat
10g
Carbs
6g
