Custard Pie
Custard Pie is a classic dessert with a silky, creamy filling made from eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla, all nestled in a buttery pie crust. Lightly sweet and delicately flavored, it’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 3 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk or half-and-half
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the pie crust and place it into a 9-inch pie dish. Trim and crimp the edges as desired.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and fully combined.
- Pour the custard mixture into the prepared pie crust.
- Lightly sprinkle the top with ground nutmeg, if using.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until the center is just set and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
Add a touch of cinnamon or citrus zest for extra flavor.Use half cream and half milk for a richer custard.Make it crustless by pouring the filling into a greased dish and baking without a crust.Do not overbake to avoid a watery or curdled texture.Best served within 4 days of baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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