Old-Fashioned Silky Egg Custard Pie Recipe
You deserve a truly classic, old-fashioned egg custard pie with a velvety smooth vanilla filling. This simple recipe guarantees a creamy, comforting dessert pie every time, perfect for holidays or Sunday dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 50 min
- Total Time: 65 min
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 unbaked 9-inch flaky pie crust
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (for filling)
- Pinch of ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place your unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate. Do not pre-bake the crust.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar and nutmeg until combined.
- In a separate bowl, lightly whisk the eggs. You want to break up the yolks but avoid incorporating too much air, which can cause cracks.
- Slowly whisk the milk and vanilla extract into the eggs.
- Gradually pour the milk and egg mixture into the sugar mixture, whisking gently until everything is just combined and smooth. Do not overmix.
- Pour the liquid custard filling into the unbaked pie shell.
- Sprinkle the top lightly with ground cinnamon.
- Bake the custard pie for 40 to 50 minutes. The edges should be set, and the center should still have a slight jiggle when gently nudged.
- Remove the pie from the oven. Let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. Cooling slowly helps prevent cracks.
- Chill the pie for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving for the best silky texture.
Notes
- To achieve a silky, no-crack custard, bake the pie in the lower third of your oven.
- If you notice the crust edges browning too quickly, cover them loosely with aluminum foil halfway through baking.
- This recipe is a wonderful base; substitute the nutmeg and cinnamon with 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves for a festive Christmas Eve Pie variation.
- For an easy entertaining dessert, use a store-bought crust to save time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 110