Flapper Pie

5 from 1 vote

A delicious classic Canadian vanilla custard meringue in graham cracker crust. The no-bake version of this custard pie is topped with whipped cream, or the meringue is lightly browned with a kitchen torch.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

chill3

Total Time3 30

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Canadian

Keyword: Canadian Pie, Custard Pie, Flapper Pie

Servings:

Calories: 378kcal

Author: Maricel

Ingredients

For the crust

1½ cup biscoff or ground graham crackers ground biscoff or ground graham crackers, save 1 tbsp for topping.
⅓ cup salted butter melted until browned

For the custard

3 egg yolks large
1 can evaporated milk 354 ml
1 can condensed milk 300 ml or to taste
¼ cup cornstarch
1 tsp pure vanilla extract

For the meringue

3 large egg whites at room temperature
½ tsp pure vanilla extract
¼ cup sugar
1 tsp cornstarch
¼ tsp cream of tartar substitute with ½ vinegar

Instructions

Melt the butter. Melt the salted butter in a small pan on medium-high heat until browned.
Prepare the crust. Grind the biscoff or graham crackers in a food processor or place them in a resealable plastic bag and use a rolling pin to ground. Add the melted butter and mix until well combined. Transfer into a 9" round pie baking dish. Use a plastic measuring cup and press evenly in a pie baking dish. Refrigerate and chill for 15 minutes.
Prepare the custard. In a medium-sized pot, add all the custard ingredients and whisk until well blended. On low heat, whisking constantly until smooth and thickened. Sieve in a bowl to remove big lumps. Pour the hot custard mixture into the pie crust.
Make the meringue. In a bowl of a stand mixer or use a hand mixer, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar on high speed. Gradually add sugar, then add cornstarch and vanilla. Beat until stiff peaks. Immediately spread the meringue on the hot custard making a spike. Sprinkle the ground crackers on the meringue.
Bake the pie. In a preheated oven at 350°F, slide the pie into the middle rack oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until the meringue is lightly browned.
For No-bake. Use a kitchen torch to lightly brown the meringue. Toast the ground crackers or biscoff in a pan (optional).

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Notes

Biscoff biscuits are sweet there is no need to add sugar. If you like less sweet pie, you can cut back the measurement of condensed milk to 250 ml. You can also substitute the condensed milk with any milk you prefer and add sugar instead.

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