Over the Top Cream Pie
Indulge in pure decadence with this Over the Top Cream Pie, a dessert that lives up to its name. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, a luxuriously creamy vanilla custard filling, and a cloud-like layer of sweetened whipped cream, this pie is the epitome of indulgence. Each slice delivers a perfect harmony of textures: the crunch of the golden crust meets the luscious, velvety custard for a truly unforgettable treat. With optional chocolate shavings for an elegant finish, this creamy dessert is ideal for special occasions or whenever you need an effortlessly impressive finale to your meal. Easy to prepare yet irresistibly rich, this no-fail recipe will quickly become your favorite go-to cream pie!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Graham cracker crumbs
- 100 grams Unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar (for crust)
- 500 milliliters Whole milk
- 250 milliliters Heavy cream
- 4 Egg yolks
- 100 grams Granulated sugar (for custard)
- 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
- 50 grams Chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Mix well until the crumbs are evenly coated.
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Use the bottom of a glass or measuring cup to compact the crust.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then let it cool completely.
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, egg yolks, 100 grams of granulated sugar, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble (about 6–8 minutes).
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the custard into the cooled pie crust, spreading it out evenly. Cover the surface directly with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully chilled.
Just before serving, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled custard.
Top with chocolate shavings or other decorations, if desired. Slice and serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3854 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 234.0 g | 300% | |
| Saturated Fat | 131.3 g | 656% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1268 mg | 423% | |
| Sodium | 1531 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 374.5 g | 136% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.2 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 240.2 g | ||
| Protein | 44.6 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.5 mcg | 38% | |
| Calcium | 900 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1390 mg | 30% | |
*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.
