Flapper pie is a vanilla custard pie topped with meringue (or sometimes whipped cream in South Saskatchewan).[1][2] The Graham cracker cream pie dates back to the 19th century but entered Western Canadian pop culture in the 20th century as flapper pie.[2]
| Type | Custard pie |
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| Place of origin | Canada |
| Main ingredients | Graham cracker, custard, meringue |
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The pie is a staple of the Canadian prairie culture.[2] At the Salisbury House chain of restaurants in Winnipeg, it is sold as "wafer pie".