for all you doubters:
Karl's Krazy Transparent Pie
A transparent custard pie recipe with brown sugar meringue topping.
INGREDIENTS:
1 pastry shell, unbaked
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup melted butter
3 tablespoons heavy cream
4 egg yolks, beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
Brown Sugar Meringue (recipe follows)
PREPARATION:
Line (9-inch) pie plate with pastry. Combine sugar, butter, and cream, stirring to mix well. Add beaten egg yolks, salt, flour, and vanilla. Pour filling into pastry. BAke at 450° for 10 minutes. Reduce to 350° and bake 25 to 30 minutes longer. A knife inserted in center should come out clean. Cover with meringue and bake as directed for meringue.
Brown Sugar Meringue
2 egg whites
1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Beat egg whites until frothy. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff. Add vanilla and pile meringue onto pie. Bake at 325° for 15 to 18 minutes.
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