Cream Pies Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix the Crust Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix well until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- 3
Form the Crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan.
- 4
Bake the Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove and let cool completely.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Prepare Gelatin
In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin powder over cold water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to bloom.
- 6
Mix Filling Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and thick.
- 7
Incorporate Gelatin
Heat the bloomed gelatin in the microwave for about 10 seconds until it's liquid. Stir it into the cream mixture until fully incorporated.
- 8
Fill the Crust
Pour the filling into the cooled graham cracker crust, spreading it evenly. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
Topping Preparation
- 9
Whip the Topping
In a medium bowl, beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar together until soft peaks form.
- 10
Top the Pie
Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the set filling. Optional: sprinkle chocolate shavings or fresh fruit on top.
