Description
Make this classic old fashioned egg custard pie for a comforting, creamy dessert. This simple recipe uses basic ingredients for a smooth vanilla filling perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, plus extra for topping
- 2 cups whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the unbaked pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs until they are light and slightly frothy.
- Add the sugar and salt to the eggs and whisk until combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg.
- Slowly pour in the whole milk while whisking constantly until the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the custard filling into the unbaked pie crust.
- Sprinkle a light layer of extra ground nutmeg over the top of the filling.
- Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. The center should be mostly set but may have a slight jiggle.
- Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving. This pie is best served chilled.
Notes
- For a truly traditional dessert, use a homemade pie crust.
- If you are making this for a holiday baking event, prepare it a day ahead; chilling improves the texture.
- This creamy dessert pie pairs well with a light dusting of cinnamon if you prefer a warmer spice profile over just nutmeg.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 50 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 130