Flapper Pie
This is a cream pie with a graham cracker crust. It became known as Flapper Pie in western Canada during the first World War.
It has a sweet filling and a fluffy topping.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 13, 2026Share
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Description
This is a cream pie with a graham cracker crust. It became known as Flapper Pie in western Canada during the first World War.
It has a sweet filling and a fluffy topping.
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Ingredients 11
1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
0.5 cup white sugar
0.5 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
3 cups milk
0.5 cup white sugar
0.25 cup cornstarch
3 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 egg whites
2 tablespoons white sugar
Instructions
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1
Set the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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2
Stir the crumbs, 0.5 cup sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon. Keep 1/4 cup of this mix for the top. Push the rest into a 9-inch pie plate. Bake it for 8 minutes.
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3
Warm the milk in a pot over medium-high heat. In a bowl, mix 0.5 cup sugar, cornstarch, egg yolks, and vanilla. Slowly pour the hot milk into the bowl while whisking. Put the mix back in the pot. Bring it to a boil on medium heat while stirring. Stir on low heat for 2 to 3 minutes until it is thick. Pour this into the crust.
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4
Turn on the broiler. Put the rack 6 inches from the heat.
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5
Beat egg whites until they form medium peaks. Mix in 2 tablespoons of sugar and beat until stiff. Put the meringue on the custard. Add the saved crumbs on top.
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6
Put the pie under the broiler. Bake for 3 to 5 minutes until the top browns.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 490 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 22g
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Saturated Fat 12g
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Cholesterol 153mg
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Sodium 318mg
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Total Carbohydrate 66g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 9g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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