Here’s a classic, creamy Custard Pie recipe—rich, smooth, and perfectly set in a flaky pie crust.
🥧 Classic Custard Pie
Ingredients (1 9-inch pie)
Pie Crust
- 1 9-inch pie shell (store-bought or homemade)
Custard Filling
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups whole milk (or half-and-half for richer custard)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- Optional: ¼ tsp ground nutmeg or cinnamon for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven
- Heat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Pie Shell
- If using unbaked crust, pre-bake 5–7 minutes lightly to prevent sogginess (optional for store-bought).
- Make Custard
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla.
- Slowly add milk, whisking to combine.
- Assemble
- Pour custard mixture into pie shell.
- Optional: Sprinkle nutmeg or cinnamon on top.
- Bake
- Bake 45–55 minutes until custard is set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Tip: Cover edges of crust with foil if browning too quickly.
- Cool
- Let pie cool to room temperature, then chill 2–3 hours before serving.
Tips & Variations
- Flavored custard: Add a splash of bourbon, almond extract, or citrus zest.
- Sweet topping: Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar before baking for a slightly caramelized top.
- Make ahead: Custard pie improves after chilling overnight.
- Crust-free version: Bake custard in ramekins for “baked custard” cups.
- Test doneness: Insert a knife near the center—it should come out mostly clean.
I can also give a silky eggless custard pie or a maple custard pie version that adds a richer flavor twist.
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