Classic Old Fashioned Egg Custard Pie
A simple recipe for a traditional, creamy egg custard pie with a flaky crust and a light nutmeg topping.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Total Time: 60 min
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 pre-made 9-inch pie crust (or homemade)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, plus extra for topping
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs lightly.
- Add the sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg to the eggs. Whisk until just combined.
- Gradually whisk in the whole milk until the mixture is smooth. Do not over-beat the mixture.
- Pour the custard filling into the unbaked pie crust.
- Sprinkle a light dusting of extra ground nutmeg over the top of the filling.
- Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and continue baking for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. The center should still have a slight jiggle.
- Cool the pie completely on a wire rack before slicing. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving for the best texture.
Notes
- If you use a homemade crust, partially bake it for 10 minutes before adding the filling to prevent a soggy bottom.
- For a richer flavor, substitute 1/2 cup of the whole milk with heavy cream.
- This pie tastes best when served cold or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 90