Description
Indulge in the creamy and comforting delight of Egg Custard Pie. This classic dessert features a smooth custard filling nestled in a flaky pie crust, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and richness.
Ingredients
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Pie Crust:
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Custard Filling:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prepare custard: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
- Fill pie crust: Pour the custard mixture into the unbaked pie crust.
- Bake: Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake for 45–50 minutes until set around the edges but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool and chill: Remove from the oven, cool completely, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use half-and-half instead of milk.
- Sprinkle extra nutmeg or cinnamon on top before baking for enhanced aroma.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
