Description
Silky egg custard pie delivers a nostalgic slice of Southern comfort perfect for family gatherings. Rich vanilla-infused custard nestled in a flaky golden crust promises sweet memories with each delectable bite you’ll cherish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 vanilla extract (1.5 teaspoons/7.5 ml)
- 3 eggs (large)
- 2 ½ whole milk (cups/590 ml, room temperature)
- ¾ granulated sugar (cups/150 g)
- ½ salt (teaspoon/2.5 g)
- ¼ ground nutmeg (teaspoon/0.5 g, plus more for topping)
- 1 pie crust (9-inch/23 cm, unbaked, store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Gently ease the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, artfully crimping the edges to create an elegant border.
- Custard Base: Whisk eggs, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl until thoroughly blended, creating a smooth, uniform mixture.
- Liquid Integration: Gradually incorporate milk and vanilla, continuing to whisk until the custard achieves a silky, homogeneous consistency.
- Pie Assembly: Pour the luxurious custard mixture into the unbaked pie shell, ensuring an even distribution.
- Aromatic Finishing: Delicately dust the surface with a whisper of freshly grated nutmeg, adding a subtle, warm accent.
- Baking Process: Position the pie in a preheated 350F (175C) oven, baking for 45-50 minutes until the custard sets with a gentle wobble and a knife inserted near the center emerges pristine.
- Cooling and Serving: Allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate to enhance the texture and develop a more refined flavor profile before serving.
Notes
- Use smooth, light whisking motions to combine eggs, sugar, and milk to prevent air bubbles that could create a less creamy texture.
- Allow ingredients like eggs and milk to reach room temperature before mixing for a more consistent and smoother custard base.
- Watch the pie closely during the last 10 minutes of baking; the center should have a slight wobble when gently shaken to ensure a silky, soft custard.
- Experiment with alternative spices like cinnamon or cardamom instead of nutmeg for a personalized flavor profile that suits different taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg