Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this classic Old-Fashioned Custard Pie. A rich and velvety custard filling nestled in a flaky pie crust, this dessert is a comforting treat that never goes out of style.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Custard Filling:
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the crust: Place the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges.
- Mix the filling: In a medium bowl, whisk eggs until smooth. Add sugar, salt, milk, and vanilla extract; whisk until combined.
- Fill the crust: Pour the custard mixture into the pie crust. Sprinkle nutmeg on top.
- Bake: Bake for 45–55 minutes until set. Let cool and refrigerate before serving.
Notes
- For best texture, use whole milk and avoid overbaking to prevent cracks.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature with powdered sugar or fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
