Description
This classic Egg Custard Pie is a simple, old-fashioned dessert featuring a creamy custard filling baked in a flaky pre-made pie shell. With a hint of vanilla and a sprinkle of nutmeg, this pie is perfectly balanced between sweet and smooth, making it a comforting treat to enjoy any time of year.
Ingredients
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Custard Filling
- 3 Eggs (beaten)
- 3/4 cups Sugar
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups Milk (scalded and cooled)
- 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
Pie Crust and Egg Wash
- 1 Pie shell (pre-made)
- 1 Egg white (beaten for an egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400° F to ensure it is ready for baking the pie.
- Prepare Custard Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the beaten eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Gradually whisk in the cooled scalded milk until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Prepare Pie Shell: Use a pastry brush to coat the inside of the pre-made pie shell with the beaten egg white for an egg wash. This will help create a shiny, golden crust.
- Add Filling and Nutmeg: Pour the custard filling into the prepared pie shell. Using a fine-mesh strainer, sprinkle the nutmeg evenly over the top of the custard.
- Bake the Pie: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 50 minutes. Look for the edges to be firm and the center to have a slight jiggle, indicating the custard is just set.
- Cool and Refrigerate: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a cooling rack. Once cooled, refrigerate the pie before serving to enhance the custard’s texture and flavor.
Notes
- This is an old-fashioned homemade pie recipe from Platter Talk that you can prepare in about one hour.
- Be sure to cool the scalded milk before adding to prevent cooking the eggs prematurely.
- The slight jiggle in the center of the custard indicates it is perfectly baked and will firm up as it cools.
- Use a fine-mesh strainer to evenly sprinkle nutmeg for balanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 244 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 222 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 69 mg
