Graham Cracker Pie

Directions

Crust: Mix dry ingredients together.

Add the melted shortening and stir together.

Use half of this mixture to line an 8 or 9-inch pie pan, pressing mixture to bottom and sides with fingers.

Save the other half of mixture for topping.

FOR THE FILLING: Mix egg yolks and milk in top of a double boiler.

Mix sugar and cornstarch and add to egg mixture.

Cook until mixture coats a spoon, stirring constantly.

Add vanilla.

Cool slightly and pour into pie crust.

Top with merengue.

Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.

Bake at 400℉ (200℃) until merengue is slightly browned, about 5 to 10 minutes.

Cool several hours (at least 2) to allow filling to set before serving.