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Canadian Flapper Pie

Canadian Flapper Pie

Flapper Pie is a classic Canadian dessert featuring a graham cracker crust, creamy vanilla custard, and fluffy meringue topping—simple, nostalgic, and delicious.
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Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time9 minutes
Chill Time2 hours
Servings:8 servings
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:canadian
Calories:340
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust:
  • 1¼ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
Custard Filling:
  • 2½ cups whole milk
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp salt
Meringue Topping:
  • 3 egg whites
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ tsp cream of tartar

Method
 

  1. Make Crust: Mix crust ingredients. Reserve 2–3 tbsp for topping. Press into 9-inch pie dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 min. Let cool.
  2. Prepare Custard: Whisk sugar and cornstarch. Add milk, yolks, and salt. Cook until thickened. Stir in vanilla. Pour into cooled crust.
  3. Make Meringue: Beat egg whites and cream of tartar to soft peaks. Add sugar gradually. Beat to stiff peaks.
  4. Assemble: Spread meringue over warm custard, seal edges, top with reserved crumbs.
  5. Bake: Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes until golden. Cool, then refrigerate for 2+ hours.

Notes

  • Best served chilled.
  • Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Use a clean knife dipped in hot water for clean slicing.