Description
Simmering Southern Pie brings comfort straight from Grandma’s kitchen, warming hearts with its classic blend of creamy custard and buttery crust that whispers sweet memories of home-cooked goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces unsalted butter
- 2 extra-large eggs
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup cultured milk
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tiny pinch salt
Instructions
- Grab a large mixing bowl and whisk together ½ cup cultured milk, 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar, 2 extra-large eggs, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, a tiny pinch of salt, 8 ounces unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until your mixture looks smooth and fully incorporated.
- Transfer the creamy blend into an unbaked 9-inch pie crust, making sure your filling spreads evenly across the surface.
- Dust the top of your pie with freshly grated nutmeg for a delightful aromatic touch.
- Place the pie in an oven preheated to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for exactly 15 minutes to develop initial golden edges.
- Lower your oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and continue baking for an additional 45 minutes, watching for a gentle jiggle in the center that indicates perfect doneness.
- Remove the pie from the oven and let it rest at room temperature for at least 2 hours, allowing the filling to set completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Check the pie’s doneness by gently shaking the pan, which should reveal a slight wobble in the center when it’s perfectly baked.
- For a gluten-free version, swap the traditional pie crust with an almond flour or gluten-free graham cracker crust.
- Freshly grated nutmeg makes a significant difference in flavor compared to pre-ground spices, so take the extra moment to grate it yourself.
- Let the pie rest at room temperature for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to set completely and develop a smooth, creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Pies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 462
- Sugar: 44 g
- Sodium: 38 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 87 mg