Paul Dunbar’S Cream Pies Basic Recipes

This classic cream pie offers a comforting, nostalgic dessert experience perfect for family gatherings or weekend treats. The filling is made from simple pantry staples like instant pudding mix, milk, and a touch of cornstarch for extra richness, creating a smooth, spoonable texture that sets beautifully in the fridge. It pairs wonderfully with a flaky, baked pie crust and a light topping of whipped cream. Whether you enjoy it plain or customized with chocolate, this recipe delivers a satisfying, sweet finish to any meal without requiring complex techniques.

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling, Microwave

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 1

Calories: 288.3

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Description

This classic cream pie offers a comforting, nostalgic dessert experience perfect for family gatherings or weekend treats. The filling is made from simple pantry staples like instant pudding mix, milk, and a touch of cornstarch for extra richness, creating a smooth, spoonable texture that sets beautifully in the fridge. It pairs wonderfully with a flaky, baked pie crust and a light topping of whipped cream. Whether you enjoy it plain or customized with chocolate, this recipe delivers a satisfying, sweet finish to any meal without requiring complex techniques.

Ingredients

2 boxes Jello Pudding Mix,
1/8 -oz size
2 teaspoons Cornstarch
1 quart Milk
1 Inch baked pie shell

Directions

1
Prepare a 10-inch baked pie shell using your favorite recipe or store-bought crust.
2
In a 2-quart saucepan, combine the pudding mix, cornstarch, and milk.
3
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for about 7 minutes or until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens.
4
Remove from heat immediately to avoid overcooking.
5
Allow the pudding to cool to room temperature.
6
Refrigerate the cooled pudding until firm and ready to assemble.
7
Stir the chilled pudding briefly and pour it into the prepared pie shell.
8
Top with whipped cream before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 288.3kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.8g14%
Saturated Fat 3.2g16%
Cholesterol 4.8mg2%
Sodium 263.0mg11%
Total Carbohydrate 44.0g15%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugars 25.8g
Protein 9.7g20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

For a Chocolate Pie variation: Use vanilla pudding mix but add two 1-ounce squares of Baker's Semi-sweet Chocolate to the saucepan before cooking. Stir until the chocolate melts completely into the pudding for a richer flavor.

Storage: Keep the pie refrigerated at all times. Consume within 3-4 days for best quality.

Tip: Ensure the pie shell is completely cool before adding the pudding filling to prevent the crust from becoming soggy too quickly.

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