Description
Warm memories of Grandma’s kitchen come alive with Old Fashioned Custard Pie, a classic dessert that whispers comfort straight from your oven. Creamy, silky smooth filling nestled in a flaky crust promises pure nostalgia with each delightful slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2–⅔ cups milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 unbaked pie shell
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to a precise 350°F, positioning the rack in the center position for even heat distribution.
- Crack 3 large eggs into a spacious mixing bowl and whisk them gently until they break down and become slightly frothy.
- Add ½ cup sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon nutmeg to the eggs, stirring until the dry ingredients incorporate smoothly.
- Pour 2-⅔ cups milk into the egg mixture, then blend 1 teaspoon vanilla extract throughout the liquid, ensuring all ingredients combine evenly.
- Carefully transfer the silky custard mixture into your deep-dish pie shell, filling it to about ¼ inch from the top edge.
- Slide the pie into the preheated 350°F oven and bake for exactly 35-40 minutes, watching for a center that wobbles slightly when gently nudged.
- Remove the custard pie from the oven and let it rest at room temperature for 2-3 hours until it reaches complete coolness.
- Before serving, dust the pie’s surface with a delicate sprinkle of freshly ground nutmeg for an aromatic finishing touch.
Notes
- Always use room temperature eggs for the smoothest custard texture and even blending.
- Sprinkle a light layer of nutmeg on top just before serving to enhance the aromatic flavor profile.
- Check the pie’s doneness by gently shaking the pan – the center should wobble slightly but not be liquid.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut milk and use a gluten-free pie crust to accommodate different dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Pies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 207 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg