Here’s a timeless, silky-smooth dessert that’s straight from grandma’s kitchen — Old-Fashioned Custard Pie! It’s rich, creamy, and perfectly spiced with a delicate texture that melts in your mouth. 🥧✨
🥧 Old-Fashioned Custard Pie
🍽️ Cuisine: Classic American
🥘 Dish Type: Dessert
🌟 Flavor Profile: Creamy, lightly sweet, hint of nutmeg
🍴 Servings: 8
⏱️ Total Time: ~1 hour (15 min prep, 45 min bake)
📝 Ingredients:
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2½ cups whole milk (warmed slightly)
- Ground nutmeg, for topping
🔥 Directions:
- Preheat Oven:
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). - Make Custard Filling:
In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Slowly whisk in warmed milk until smooth. - Assemble:
Place your pie crust in a pie dish. Pour the custard mixture into the crust. Sprinkle the top lightly with ground nutmeg. - Bake:
Carefully transfer to the oven and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the center is just set and a knife inserted comes out clean. The center may jiggle slightly — that’s okay! - Cool & Serve:
Cool completely at room temperature, then chill in the fridge. Serve cold or room temp — both are delish!
✅ Tips & Notes:
- Use whole milk for the creamiest texture.
- A light dusting of cinnamon can be used instead of nutmeg if preferred.
- Let the pie cool fully before slicing to ensure clean cuts.
🥧 Old-Fashioned Custard Pie
Servings
8
servingsPrep time
15
minutesCooking time
45
minutesIngredients
1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
3 large eggs
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
2½ cups whole milk (warmed slightly)
Ground nutmeg, for topping
Directions
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Slowly whisk in warmed milk until smooth.
- Place your pie crust in a pie dish. Pour the custard mixture into the crust. Sprinkle the top lightly with ground nutmeg.
- Carefully transfer to the oven and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the center is just set and a knife inserted comes out clean. The center may jiggle slightly — that’s okay!
- Cool completely at room temperature, then chill in the fridge. Serve cold or room temp — both are delish!
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