Description
Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of a classic Old Fashioned Egg Custard Pie with this easy-to-follow recipe. This creamy and comforting dessert is a perfect treat 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
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the Custard: Whisk eggs in a large bowl. Add sugar, salt, and nutmeg, whisk until combined. Slowly stir in milk and vanilla until smooth.
- Fill the Pie: Carefully pour custard into unbaked pie crust. Place on a baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 45-50 minutes until set but slightly jiggly. A knife inserted should come out clean.
- Cool and Chill: Let the pie cool on a wire rack, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For an extra-smooth texture, strain the custard before pouring it into the crust.
- Sprinkle extra nutmeg on top before baking for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
