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Old-Fashioned Custard Pie Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 slices
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Old-Fashioned Custard Pie is a classic American dessert featuring a smooth, creamy vanilla custard nestled in a flaky unbaked 9-inch pie crust. Lightly spiced with nutmeg and sweetened just right, it’s baked to perfection and served chilled, making it a nostalgic treat that’s perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Pie Crust

  • 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust

Custard Filling

  • 3 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, plus extra for topping
  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the custard pie.
  2. Mix Eggs and Spices: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, salt, and ground nutmeg until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Warm the Milk: Pour the whole milk into a saucepan and warm it over medium heat until it just begins to steam, being careful not to let it boil.
  4. Temper the Eggs: Slowly whisk the warm milk into the egg mixture, a little at a time, stirring constantly to temper the eggs and prevent scrambling.
  5. Add Vanilla: Stir in the pure vanilla extract thoroughly to infuse the custard with classic vanilla flavor.
  6. Prepare the Pie: Pour the custard filling carefully into the unbaked 9-inch pie crust. Sprinkle a pinch of ground nutmeg evenly over the top for added aroma and flavor.
  7. Bake the Pie: Place the pie on the middle oven rack and bake for 45 to 55 minutes. The custard should be set around the edges but still slightly jiggly in the center. If the crust browns too quickly, cover the edges with foil to prevent burning.
  8. Cool and Chill: Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature. Then transfer it to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the custard to set fully and flavors to meld.

Notes

  • For a richer custard, substitute part of the whole milk with half-and-half cream.
  • This pie is best served chilled and can be made a day ahead for enhanced flavor.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/old-fashioned-custard-pie-recipe/