Flapper Pie

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon. Reserve 1/4 cup of the mixture for topping. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Press the remaining crumb mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 8 mins Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. Let cool slightly. (8 minutes)

Recipe View 7 mins In a saucepan, heat milk over medium-high heat until it's steaming but not boiling. (7 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until smooth. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Gradually pour the hot milk into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs and prevent curdling. (1 minute)

Recipe View 6 mins Return the custard mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or heat-resistant spatula, until the custard thickens and comes to a boil. (5-7 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Reduce heat to low and continue to cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes more to ensure the custard is fully thickened. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Pour the hot custard into the prepared graham cracker crust. (1 minute)

Recipe View 2 mins Preheat the oven's broiler and position the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins In a clean, dry mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Gradually add 2 tablespoons of sugar, beating continuously until stiff, glossy peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Gently spread the meringue evenly over the custard filling, ensuring it touches the crust to seal it. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Sprinkle the reserved graham cracker crumb mixture evenly over the meringue. (1 minute)

Recipe View 4 mins Place the pie under the broiler and broil until the meringue is golden brown and toasted, watching carefully to prevent burning. (3-5 minutes)

Recipe View 30 mins Remove from oven and let cool completely before serving. (30 minutes)