Dessert for 6
Sour Cream Raisin Pie
Raisins simmer in a spiced sour cream custard, which fills a baked crust and finishes under a browned meringue.
Typical price
$7.41for 4 servings
$1.85 per serving$7.41 for 4
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- 35 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pie crust, puff pastry, wonton wrappers$3.49 each typical | 1 | $3.49Typical price |
| Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 5 oz | $2.25Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $1.19Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.91Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 7 | $2.10Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.11 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 9 inch blind baked pie crust
- 1 cup thompson raisins
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 large egg yolks
- 4 large egg whites
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and place the blind-baked crust in a pie pan.
- Combine the raisins, white sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, salt, sour cream, heavy cream, and egg yolks in a saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly, until the filling thickens and reaches 160 F.
- Pour the hot filling into the crust and let it stand for 5 minutes.
- Beat the egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy, then gradually beat in the brown sugar and vanilla until firm peaks form.
- Spread the meringue over the filling and bake for 10 minutes, until firm and lightly browned.
- Cool the pie for 5 minutes before slicing.
Swaps
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
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