Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of a classic Crust Custard Pie. This easy-to-make dessert features a rich custard filling nestled in a flaky pie crust, topped with a sprinkle of nutmeg.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Custard Filling:
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2½ cups whole milk
Additional:
- Ground nutmeg for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges.
- Prepare Custard: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla until well combined. Slowly whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth.
- Fill Pie Crust: Pour the custard mixture into the prepared pie crust. Sprinkle the top lightly with ground nutmeg.
- Bake: Carefully transfer the pie to the oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the custard is set but still slightly wobbly in the center.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use half-and-half or a mix of whole milk and cream.
- If the crust begins to brown too quickly, cover the edges with foil during baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
