Amish Custard Cottage Cheese Pie

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A custard pie made more delightful with the addition of cottage cheese. It can be made in a pastry or graham cracker crust.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 55 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
2 9-inch pies
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 1 (16 ounce) package small curd cottage cheese

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 3 egg yolks

  • 3 egg whites

  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk

  • 1 ½ cups milk

  • 2 (9 inch) pie shell

Directions

  1. Place cottage cheese in a strainer and let drain for about 1 hour or until most of liquid has been drained.

  2. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

  3. In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, sugar, flour, lemon juice, salt, egg yolks, evaporated milk, and regular milk. Mix well.

  4. In a separate clean bowl, beat egg whites until firm. Fold into cottage cheese mixture until smooth. Pour into pie crusts.

  5. Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven; reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

  6. Cool pies on racks, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or up to 1 day for better flavor) before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

220 Calories
10g Fat
26g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 220
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Sodium 272mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 26g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 113mg 9%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 163mg 3%

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

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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