Description
This Easy Custard Pie Recipe features a creamy, smooth custard filling baked in a flaky unbaked pie crust. Perfectly spiced with vanilla and nutmeg, it’s a classic dessert that’s simple to make and delicious to enjoy after any meal.
Ingredients
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Pie Crust
- 1 unbaked pie crust
Custard Filling
- 1 cup sugar
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 3 cups whole milk, room temperature
Garnish
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg, for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C) to prepare for baking the custard pie.
- Prepare pie pan: Lightly spray a 9½-inch pie pan with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Fit pie crust: Place the unbaked pie crust into the pie pan, pressing the dough gently against the sides to fit snugly.
- Make custard mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, and vanilla extract vigorously for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the whole milk and continue whisking for another 3 minutes until the custard mixture is completely smooth and well combined.
- Fill pie shell: Pour the custard mixture carefully into the prepared pie crust, ensuring an even fill.
- Garnish: Lightly sprinkle the remaining ⅛ teaspoon of nutmeg evenly on top of the custard for added flavor and aroma.
- Bake: Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the custard is set in the center and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow the custard pie to cool before slicing. Serve slices at room temperature or chilled as desired.
Notes
- Using room temperature eggs and milk helps create a smooth custard and prevents curdling during baking.
- Check for doneness by gently shaking the pie; a slight jiggle in the center is okay but it should not be liquidy.
- If desired, you can add a pinch of cinnamon along with nutmeg for extra spice.
- Letting the pie cool for at least an hour improves the texture and makes slicing easier.
- This recipe works well with a homemade or store-bought pie crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: custard pie, easy dessert, classic pie, vanilla custard, nutmeg, holiday dessert
