Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of a Classic Vanilla Custard Pie. This easy-to-make dessert is a perfect balance of sweetness and warmth, making it a timeless favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Pie Crust:
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Custard Filling:
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish.
- Mix custard: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, salt, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Slowly whisk in milk until smooth.
- Pour and bake: Pour custard mixture into the pie crust. Bake for 45–55 minutes until set. Cover edges with foil if browning too quickly.
- Cool and chill: Allow the pie to cool at room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
- Sprinkle additional nutmeg or cinnamon on top before baking for extra flavor.
- For a richer pie, use whole milk or half-and-half.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
