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Old Fashioned Silky & Creamy Egg Custard Pie

A freshly baked custard pie with a golden, creamy filling dusted heavily with nutmeg, sitting in a white fluted pie dish.
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Make a classic, old fashioned egg custard pie with a silky smooth, creamy filling. This simple recipe delivers the comforting taste of tradition without complicated steps.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust (flaky crust pies recommended)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional, for topping)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for topping)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Place your unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Whisk the beaten eggs into the sugar mixture until combined.
  4. Slowly whisk in the whole milk and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth. Do not over-mix; too much air causes cracks.
  5. Pour the custard filling carefully into the unbaked pie crust.
  6. If desired, lightly sprinkle the top surface with cinnamon and nutmeg for a traditional look.
  7. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes. The pie is done when the edges are set but the center still has a slight jiggle when gently shaken. This helps achieve a silky smooth pie filling.
  8. Remove the pie from the oven. Let it cool completely on a wire rack at room temperature for at least 2 hours before chilling.
  9. Chill the custard pie in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until fully set, before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For a foolproof custard pie technique that prevents cracks, avoid over-beating the filling to minimize air bubbles.
  • If you prefer a holiday flavor, substitute 1/4 teaspoon of the vanilla extract with 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon mixed into the filling for a Cinnamon Vanilla Custard Pie variation.
  • This recipe uses simple 4 ingredient dessert logic for the base filling, relying on quality milk and eggs for texture.

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