White Pie

This is an unusual pie recipe that was given to my Mother years ago and I still make it. It is always enjoyed and loved by everyone! It is easy to make because most of the items are readily available.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup cake flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 cups milk
• 1 tsp. oleo (butter or margarine)
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 2 egg whites
• whipped cream (we use cool whip)
• chopped nut or almonds to sprinkle on top of whipped cream

Directions:

Mix flour and 3/4 cup sugar. Add milk, oleo, 1/2 tsp. vanilla and salt. Cook until thick. Cool. Beat egg whites until stiff. Add 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 tsp. vanilla. Fold into cooled mixture. Pour into baked crust. Chill. Top with whipped topping and chopped nuts.

Make chocolate pie by adding 2 Tbsp. cocoa to sugar and flour.

Source: This recipe came from my minister's wife years ago when I was young. It was given to my mother and our whole family has went by the recipe for years. I made it for my children when they were young and still at home. Since that time, I have read online about the recipe originating from a small restaurant in southern Illinois called Burton's Cafe.

By Kathy from Mt. Vernon, IL