Description
Indulge in the creamy nostalgia of this Old Fashioned Egg Custard Pie. With a smooth custard filling nestled in a flaky crust, this classic dessert is a comforting treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Custard Filling:
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (plus more for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the custard: Whisk eggs until smooth. Add sugar and salt, whisk until combined. Slowly stir in milk and vanilla.
- Fill the pie crust: Place pie crust in dish, pour in custard filling, sprinkle with nutmeg.
- Bake: Bake for 45–50 minutes until set. Cool, then refrigerate.
- Serve: Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use room-temperature eggs and milk for a smoother custard.
- For a firmer custard, bake a few minutes longer.
- Delicious on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
