Description
This classic Egg Custard Pie is a creamy, comforting dessert featuring a smooth custard filling baked in a flaky pie shell. The subtle blend of vanilla and nutmeg adds a warm, inviting flavor perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Custard Filling
- 3 Eggs, beaten
- 3/4 cups Sugar
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups Milk, scalded and cooled
- 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
Pie Shell and Wash
- 1 Pie shell, pre-made
- 1 Egg white, beaten for an egg wash
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven temperature to 400° F to prepare for baking the custard pie.
- Mix Custard Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the beaten eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Slowly pour in the cooled scalded milk while whisking continuously to create a smooth custard mixture.
- Prepare Pie Shell: Using a pastry brush, apply the beaten egg white lightly to coat the inside of the pre-made pie shell. This helps to seal the crust and prevent sogginess.
- Assemble the Pie: Carefully pour the custard filling into the prepared pie shell. Using a fine-mesh strainer, evenly sprinkle the nutmeg over the top of the custard.
- Bake: Place the pie on the center rack of your preheated oven and bake for 50 minutes. The pie is done when the edges are firm but the center still jiggles slightly.
- Cool and Chill: Remove the pie from the oven and place it on a cooling rack. Allow it to cool completely, then refrigerate before serving to let the custard set fully.
Notes
- To scald milk, heat it gently until small bubbles form around the edges, but do not let it boil. Then let it cool before adding to the custard mixture.
- Using a fine-mesh strainer to sprinkle nutmeg ensures an even distribution without clumps.
- Chilling the pie before serving enhances the texture and flavor of the custard.
- You can use freshly grated nutmeg for a more intense flavor if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 pie)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
