Mother's Dream Pie

Indulge in the ultimate dessert comfort with Mother's Dream Pie, a nostalgic treat that's as elegant as it is irresistible. This easy-to-make no-fuss pie features a buttery, golden graham cracker crust filled with a velvety homemade vanilla custard, which is perfectly complemented by a cloud-like layer of freshly whipped cream. With just 45 minutes of hands-on preparation and a few simple pantry ingredients, this dessert is the epitome of creamy decadence. Whether you're serving it at a cozy family dinner or bringing it to a festive gathering, this pie is sure to be the star of the dessert table. For an extra touch of indulgence, garnish with chocolate shavings, toasted nuts, or fresh fruit. Treat yourself to a slice of tradition with this dreamy, creamy delight! Keywords: vanilla custard pie, whipped cream topping, graham cracker crust dessert, creamy dessert recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 200 grams Graham cracker crumbs
• 100 grams Unsalted butter, melted
• 50 grams Granulated sugar
• 500 milliliters Whole milk
• 240 milliliters Heavy cream
• 100 grams Granulated sugar (for custard)
• 30 grams Cornstarch
• 4 large Egg yolks
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated and resemble wet sand.

Step 3

Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish to form an even crust.

Step 4

Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove and let cool completely.

Step 5

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the milk, granulated sugar, and cornstarch until smooth. Heat the mixture until it begins to thicken, about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.

Step 6

In a separate small bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Gradually pour a small amount of the hot milk mixture into the yolks while whisking constantly to temper them.

Step 7

Slowly pour the tempered egg yolks back into the saucepan, whisking continuously. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens into a custard.

Step 8

Remove the custard from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the custard cool slightly before pouring it into the prepared crust.

Step 9

Cover the pie with plastic wrap, ensuring it touches the surface of the custard to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the custard is fully set.

Step 10

In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar together until stiff peaks form.

Step 11

Spread the whipped cream evenly over the chilled custard layer.

Step 12

Optional: Garnish with chocolate shavings, toasted nuts, or fruit slices for decoration.

Step 13

Slice, serve, and enjoy this dreamy, creamy pie!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1327.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3687.0

Total Fat 215.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 120.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 1258.2mg	0%
Sodium 1518.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 374.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.3g	0%
Total Sugars 240.0g
Protein 41.6g	0%

Vitamin D 300.1IU	0%
Calcium 849.9mg	0%
Iron 9.1mg	0%
Potassium 1189.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.8%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 41.6%