Description
Grandma’s classic Old Fashioned Custard Pie whispers nostalgia from every silky slice. Creamy, delicate filling nestled in a buttery crust promises comfort that connects generations with simple, heartwarming flavors you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 2/3 cups (630 milliliters) milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 unbaked pie shell (Marie Callendars deep dish)
Sweeteners and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Set the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) to ensure proper baking environment for the custard pie.
- Gently whisk eggs in a mixing bowl, creating a light and airy base for the custard filling.
- Incorporate sugar, salt, and nutmeg into the eggs, stirring until the mixture appears uniform and smooth.
- Gradually pour milk into the egg mixture, whisking continuously to create a silky, well-blended custard.
- Transfer the custard mixture into an unbaked pie shell, ensuring an even distribution across the surface.
- Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for a slightly golden top and a set custard consistency.
- Once baked, remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature.
- Enhance the pie’s flavor by sprinkling fresh ground nutmeg over the surface just before serving.
- Slice the cooled custard pie and serve, enjoying the creamy, delicate texture and warm spice notes.
Notes
- Customize the custard’s sweetness by adjusting sugar levels, ensuring it suits different taste preferences without compromising the classic texture.
- Use whole milk or cream for a richer, more luxurious custard, or substitute with lower-fat alternatives for a lighter version.
- Prevent soggy pie crust by blind baking the shell for 10 minutes before adding the custard, creating a crisp, golden base that holds the creamy filling perfectly.
- Achieve a silky smooth custard by straining the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, eliminating any potential egg lumps and ensuring a perfectly creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg