Custard Pie
Whip up this satisfying custard pie anytime you want a light and sweet dessert! A buttery pie crust is filled with a rich and creamy custard and dusted with nutmeg to delight everyone at the table.
Ingredients
- 3 cups whole milk room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 6 large eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- dash nutmeg
- 1 unbaked pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Lightly spray a 9½-inch pie pan with nonstick spray.
- Place unbaked pie crust in pie pan, pressing dough against the sides of the pie pan.
- Beat together sugar, eggs, nutmeg and vanilla. Add milk and whisk until smooth.
- Pour mixture into pie shell.
- Sprinkle the nutmeg lightly on top of the custard.
- Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until set.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
TIP: Using room temperature eggs and milk help with even cooking.
TIP: You’ll be able to tell when it’s done by doing a simple jiggle test. Try gently shaking the pie pan and if the center of the pie jiggles slightly, it’s done!
TIP: This pie tastes and cuts best when chilled.
TIP: The eggs and milk should be at room-temperature before baking. You’ll be able to tell when it’s done by doing a simple jiggle test. Try gently shaking the pie pan and if the center of the pie jiggles slightly, it’s done!