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This is a great recipe, I made it in a pre baked pie crust,turned out good,I usually make my meringue with 3 egg whites I think next time I'll do that,would definitely make again.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"04\/18\/2016 20:56","GUID":"7a14ac75743040de9e8bb0e20c131b57","MemberId":6799366,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jvaliante","SubmittedDate":"04\/18\/2016 20:56"},{"Comment":"
This was the BEST pie I'd ever tasted! Anyone ever looking for a custard pie close to a Hubig pie? This is it! Only difference was the crust and meringue on top but that gave it even more flavor. It's saved and my new go to recipe when I'm craving custard pie!!!<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"10\/27\/2012 22:01","GUID":"99c8f2fafa2d4e78bca4246739c54b13","MemberId":6941005,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Melncjr","SubmittedDate":"10\/27\/2012 22:01"},{"Comment":"
I made this recipe and thought it was really good but there wasn't enough pie for the crust. Meaning, if I make it again, I will double the filling part of the recipe.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"05\/26\/2012 11:00","GUID":"74198cc8496c4bb2aab382b9806e44d9","MemberId":6710345,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"wallacemommy","SubmittedDate":"05\/26\/2012 11:00"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"02\/08\/2011 07:35","GUID":"0ddc74873f3146679ae91a975d5983b5","MemberId":5730607,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"sumallory","SubmittedDate":"02\/08\/2011 07:35"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"10\/22\/2007 11:14","GUID":"156367A956CB44498F8F739F9DE86E2F","MemberId":1850384,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"bojeob","SubmittedDate":"10\/22\/2007 11:14"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43222,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":312199,"name":"Pies","slug":"pies","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":312134,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Looking for pie recipes? Find great tasting desserts from pie recipes including apple, pumpkin, and pecan pies, cherry pies, and more pie recipes and ideas.","parent":310796,"count":1485,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/pies\/"},{"term_id":312255,"name":"Custard Pies","slug":"custard-pies","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":312190,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Looking for recipes for custard pie? Taste Recipes has the best custard pie recipes from real cooks like you, featuring reviews, ratings, how-to videos and tips.","parent":312199,"count":74,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/pies\/custard-pies\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Vanilla Custard Pie"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n