Dessert for 6
Flapper Pie
$3.77for 430 minServes 6
This prairie-style pie has a baked graham crust, vanilla custard filling, and browned meringue topping.
Photo: thekitchenmagpie.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Crackers, 6 oz$0.22/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.32Typical price |
 | Butter, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
 | Milk, 21 oz$0.04/oz typical | 21 oz | $0.85Typical price |
 | Eggs, 6$0.30 each typical | 6 | $1.80Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.66 | ||
Swaps
- Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
Typical price
$0.94 per serving$3.77 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 pinch cinnamon
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and mix the graham crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon.
- Press the crumb mixture into a 9-inch pie plate and bake for 8 minutes.
- Whisk the milk, white sugar, cornstarch, egg yolks, vanilla, and salt in a saucepan, then cook over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes until thick.
- Pour the hot custard into the crust and let it stand while preparing the topping.
- Beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy, then beat in the sugar until firm peaks form.
- Spread the meringue over the custard and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until lightly browned.
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