American Pie(8 Servings)

Name: American Pie(8 Servings)
Ingredients: 1 c. sugar; 1/3 c. cornstarch; 1/4 tsp. salt; 2 3/4 c. milk; 4 large egg yolks; 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice; 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel; pinch of nutmeg; 1/2 c. sour cream; 1 (9-inch) baked pastry crust

12 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1/3 c. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. salt
2 3/4 c. milk
4 large egg yolks
1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel
pinch of nutmeg
1/2 c. sour cream
1 (9-inch) baked pastry crust

Directions

1

Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in large saucepan. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
2

Bring to boil, stirring gently, over medium-high heat.
3

Boil for 1 minute; remove from heat.
4

Beat egg yolks lightly in small bowl.
5

Gradually whisk in 1 cup hot mixture.
6

Return to saucepan, whisking constantly.
7

Return to boil and boil 1 minute more.
8

Remove from heat; whisk in lemon juice, butter, vanilla, lemon peel and nutmeg until completely smooth.
9

Cover surface; cool 15 minutes on wire rack.
10

Whisk in sour cream; pour into baked 9-inch pastry crust.
11

Cover filling; refrigerate at least 3 hours.
12

Just before serving, spread top with whipped cream.