Vanilla Cream Pie

Name: Vanilla Cream Pie
Total time: 420 min
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon table salt; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled, cut into 1/4-inch pieces; 4 tablespoons vegetable shortening, chilled; 3–4 tablespoons ice water; 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs; 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus 2 tablespoons; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/8 teaspoon table salt; 5 large egg yolks, lightly beaten; 2 cups milk, whole or 2 percent; 1/2 cup evaporated milk; 1/2 vanilla bean, about 3-inches long, split lengthwise; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon brandy or more to taste; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

www.americastestkitchen.com

We investigate each crucial component of these luscious pies--custard filling, prebaked crust, flavoring, and whipped cream topping.

Keywords

Desserts or Baked Goods
Dessert Pies

View full recipe on www.americastestkitchen.com

Recipe Saint is a recipe index: we list the ingredients so you can search, save and plan. The full method, times and servings are on the publisher's page at www.americastestkitchen.com.

Share this recipe:

Cooking tools: