Description
Indulge in the comforting nostalgia of this Old Fashioned Egg Custard Pie, a classic Southern dessert that combines a silky custard filling with a flaky pie crust. Perfect for any occasion, this pie is sure to delight your taste buds with its creamy texture and delicate sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Custard Filling:
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F. Place the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan and crimp the edges.
- Mix Custard: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and salt until smooth.
- Warm Milk: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, warm the milk until just barely steaming but not boiling.
- Combine Ingredients: Slowly whisk the warm milk into the egg mixture, a little at a time, to temper the eggs. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Fill Pie Crust: Pour the custard filling into the prepared pie crust. Sprinkle the top with ground nutmeg.
- Bake: Carefully place the pie on the center rack of the oven and bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the custard is set around the edges but still slightly wobbly in the center.
- Cool and Chill: Let cool at room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For extra smooth custard, strain the mixture before pouring it into the crust.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or fresh berries if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
