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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (165g)

Recipe makes 6 servings

Calories 369
Calories from Fat 148 (40%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 16.6g 25%
Saturated Fat 5.2g 25%
Monounsaturated Fat 6.8g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.6g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 338mg 14%
Potassium 174mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 48.0g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g 5%
Sugars 25.3g
Protein 7.3g 14%

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Cream Pie (Chocolate, Coconut, and Banana Variations)

Recipe #174658 | 2¼ hours | 15 min prep | add private note
Swan Valley Tammi

By: Swan Valley Tammi
Jun 26, 2006

Hands down, the BEST cream pie recipe I've ever tasted! It was passed down from my mom, who got it from a neighbour while living briefly in Los Angeles way back in 1969. The chocolate variation has been the universal birthday 'cake' in my family for almost as long as I can remember. I've adapted it to be more microwave friendly and even less time-consuming than the original. (Cooking time is cooling time) In case you don't have a microwave or just want to try this on the stovetop, see my cousin CrystalB's Ultimate Chocolate Cream Pie for the method.

SERVES 6 -8 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    In a microwavable bowl, mix sugar, flour, and salt.
  2. 2
    In a separate bowl, whisk milk and eggs or egg whites. Add to dry ingredients.
  3. 3
    Microwave for two minutes and stir.
  4. 4
    Return to microwave for one minute intervals, stirring in between, until custard starts to cook. (3 or 4 more minutes. I generally quit cooking after a 1-inch ring of cooked custard forms around the edge of the bowl.).
  5. 5
    Remove from microwave and add margarine and vanilla.
  6. 6
    Cool slightly and pour into pie crust. Cover with wax paper and refrigerate 2 hours before serving.
  7. 7
    *Chocolate Cream Pie: Add 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips with margarine and vanilla and mix until chips are completely melted. Pour into crust.
  8. 8
    *Banana Cream Pie: Slice 2 or 3 bananas into bottom of pie crust before pouring pie filling over top.
  9. 9
    *Coconut Cream Pie: Add 1/2 cup coconut with margarine and vanilla and pour into pie crust.
  10. 10
    Serve with whipping cream and garnishes of your choice.

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From: cass and sam

On Apr 16, 2009

i made the chocolate and banana and neither one set for me and i have no idea why! I was in charge of desserts for Easter also i used the egg whites and after the original 2 min did the additional 3 as directed stirring etc. It refrigerated half the day and after i noticed it wasn't firming enough i threw it in the freezer bu that was only a temp fix obviously. I was very disappointed

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    From: Dotty2

    On Apr 13, 2009

    This recipe was for a chocolate pie for us . It was delicious.I used milk chocolate chips (about a cup,it was according to taste). It had great flavor, nice and high, and just a nice old fashioned chocolate cream pie flavor. It sliced very nicely. a recipe that will be in my favorites cookbook.

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  • From: Michelle Zawoysky

    On Dec 21, 2006

    OMG! I made this recipe and everyone loved it! I made the chocolate version but, I added 1 cup of chips instead of 1/2 cup. It was so rich and creamy.

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  • From: Chef #464115

    On Mar 24, 2009

    We loved the rich chocolate flavor of this pie! We also added some instant coffee with the chocolate chips - mocha pie is definitely delicious! One thing that was disappointing is that our pie didn't set up. It remained rather runny, though still delicious. I think this might be because I used lactose-free milk. Word to the wise: Use regular milk!!

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