{"id":3041,"date":"2023-06-08T00:44:41","date_gmt":"2023-06-08T00:44:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/familyrecipesandmore.com\/wordpress\/?p=3041"},"modified":"2026-05-31T23:17:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T23:17:29","slug":"graham-cracker-pie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/familyrecipesandmore.com\/wordpress\/graham-cracker-pie\/","title":{"rendered":"Graham Cracker Pie"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pgc-sgb-cb wp-block-pgcsimplygalleryblock-slider \" data-gallery-id=\"c7d89857\"style=&quot;min-height:400px&quot;><div class=\"sgb-preloader\" id=\"pr_c7d89857\">\n\t<div class=\"sgb-square\" style=\"background:#d4d4d4\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"sgb-square\" style=\"background:#d4d4d4\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"sgb-square\" style=\"background:#d4d4d4\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"sgb-square\" style=\"background:#d4d4d4\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simply-gallery-amp pgc_sgb_slider \"><noscript><div class=\"sgb-gallery\"><div class=\"sgb-item\"><a 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saucepan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>1 c sugar<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>1\/4 c cornstarch<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Dash salt<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>2 c whole milk<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>4 egg yolks<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whisk together before turning on heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cook and whisk until thick, about 6 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remove from heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>2 Tbsp butter, cut into small pieces<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>2 tsp vanilla<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pour filling into crust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Topping<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a mixing bowl, beat:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>4 egg whites, at room temp<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beat on high until foamy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>1\/4 tsp cream of tartar<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gradually add:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>4 Tbsp granulated sugar<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beat until stiff peaks form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gently spread meringue over filling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bake @ 325 until meringue is golden, about 12 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p 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Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NOTES<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grandma Knewasser was known for her graham cracker pie with it&#8217;s custard filling and meringue topping. Unfortunately, no one inherited her recipe. So I did a little research and created this. 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