A
cream pie is a type of pie or cake filled with a rich
custard or
pudding that is made from
milk,
cream,
flour, and
eggs. It can come in many forms, including
vanilla,
lemon,
lime,
peanut butter,
banana,
coconut, and
chocolate. A constant feature of all cream pies is the
whipped cream topping. The custard filling is related to the French
crème patissière which is a key component of various
French cakes and
tarts. It is a one-crust pie. The crust may be a standard pie crust made with flour and lard, or one made from crumbled cookies or
graham crackers.