Description
This classic Egg Custard Pie features a creamy, smooth custard filling baked in a flaky pie shell, gently flavored with vanilla and a hint of nutmeg. Perfect for a comforting dessert or a nostalgic treat, this recipe delivers a delicate balance of sweet and spice in every bite.
Ingredients
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Custard Filling
- 3 Eggs, beaten
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups Milk, scalded and cooled
- 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
Pie Preparation
- 1 Egg white, beaten for egg wash
- 1 Pie shell, pre-made
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400° F to ensure it reaches the correct temperature before baking the pie.
- Mix Custard Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the beaten eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Then slowly whisk in the cooled scalded milk until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Prepare Pie Shell: Use a pastry brush to apply the beaten egg white evenly on the inside of the pre-made pie shell. This helps to create a barrier that prevents the crust from becoming soggy.
- Assemble Pie: Pour the custard filling into the prepared pie shell. Sprinkle the nutmeg evenly over the top using a fine-mesh strainer for a delicate dusting.
- Bake: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 50 minutes. The edges should be firm and the center should jiggle slightly when gently shaken.
- Cool and Chill: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool on a cooling rack at room temperature. Then refrigerate until chilled before serving for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- To scald milk, heat it until small bubbles form around the edges and just before it reaches a boil, then remove it from heat and allow it to cool before use.
- If you don’t have pre-made pie shell, you can make your own using your favorite pie crust recipe.
- Using the egg wash inside the crust helps keep it crisp and prevents sogginess from the custard.
- Sprinkling nutmeg via a fine-mesh strainer ensures even and subtle flavor distribution.
- For an extra set custard, test doneness with a toothpick inserted near the center; it should come out mostly clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
