Description
Make a Classic Old Fashioned Egg Custard Pie with a creamy, silky texture. This recipe honors the traditional methods learned from generations.
Ingredients
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- 1 unbaked pie crust (9-inch)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups whole milk
- Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the unbaked pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and salt until well combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually whisk in the whole milk until the mixture is smooth. Do not overbeat the mixture.
- Pour the custard filling carefully into the unbaked pie crust.
- Sprinkle a light pinch of nutmeg over the top of the filling.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the center is just set. A knife inserted near the edge should come out clean.
- Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a silkier texture, you can strain the custard mixture before pouring it into the crust.
- If you want a slightly firmer custard, increase the baking time by a few minutes.
- This pie is wonderful served plain or with a light dusting of cinnamon.
- This recipe is perfect for a traditional Christmas Eve dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American/Italian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approx. 300
- Sugar: Approx. 25g
- Sodium: Approx. 150mg
- Fat: Approx. 15g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: Negligible
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 35g
- Fiber: Approx. 1g
- Protein: Approx. 8g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 100mg