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Custard Pie – Classic Creamy Dessert Pie With Buttery Flaky Crust

Classic Creamy Custard Pie with Buttery Flaky Crust Delight

This Custard Pie – Classic Creamy Dessert Pie With Buttery Flaky Crust is a timeless favorite that’s simple to whip up.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Course Uncategorized
Cuisine Dessert
Servings 8 slices
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Sieve
  • Pie shell
  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • wire rack

Ingredients
  

For the Custard

  • 4 large eggs the foundation of your custard's creamy texture.
  • 1 cup sugar enhances sweetness while balancing out the richness.
  • 2.5 cups whole milk for a luscious and velvety mouthfeel in your custard pie.
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract elevates the flavor with a warm, sweet aroma.
  • 1 pinch salt brings depth to the sweetness and rounds out the flavors.

For the Pie Shell

  • 1 deep-dish pie shell choose between store-bought or homemade for convenience; a buttery flaky crust is key.

For the Topping

  • nutmeg for dusting, adds a hint of spice and visual appeal.

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, crack open the eggs and whisk them vigorously until well beaten.
  • Add the sugar and a pinch of salt to the eggs, whisking until fully combined and the sugar starts to dissolve.
  • Gradually pour in the whole milk into the egg mixture while continually whisking.
  • Stir in the pure vanilla extract into your custard mixture.
  • Optionally, strain the mixture through a sieve into another bowl or directly into the pie shell.
  • Carefully pour the custard mixture into the prepared deep-dish pie shell.
  • Place the filled pie shell on a baking sheet, then transfer it to your preheated oven.
  • Bake for about 50 minutes until the edges are firm but the center jiggles slightly when nudged.
  • Once baking is complete, let it cool completely on a wire rack.
  • After cooling, refrigerate it for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  • When ready to serve, slice the pie and dust the top with nutmeg.

Notes

Check the oven around the 45-minute mark; the center should jiggle slightly for the perfect creamy texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 160mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Buttery Crust, Classic Dessert, Creamy Pie, Custard Pie, homemade dessert, Make-Ahead Dessert
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