Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of a Classic Vanilla Custard Pie with a flaky crust and rich custard filling. This old-fashioned dessert is a perfect blend of sweetness and warmth that will delight your taste buds with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Filling:
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate and flute the edges.
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, salt, and nutmeg. Gradually whisk in warm milk and vanilla extract.
- Bake: Pour the custard filling into the pie crust and bake for 45–55 minutes until set. Cool, then refrigerate before serving.
Notes
- For extra richness, replace 1/2 cup of milk with heavy cream.
- Sprinkle nutmeg on top before baking for a classic finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
