Description
A recipe for a traditional, creamy baked custard pie with a smooth texture and simple vanilla flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 cups whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place the unbaked pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs until they are lightly beaten.
- Add the sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and nutmeg to the eggs. Whisk until combined.
- Slowly whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth. Do not over-beat the mixture.
- Pour the custard filling into the unbaked pie crust.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. The center should be mostly set but may still have a slight jiggle.
- Cool the pie completely on a wire rack before slicing. This allows the custard to fully set.
- Chill the pie for at least 2 hours before serving for the best texture.
Notes
- For a silkier texture, you can strain the custard mixture through a fine-mesh sieve before pouring it into the crust.
- If the crust edges start to brown too quickly during baking, cover them loosely with aluminum foil.
- This pie tastes best when served cold.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 110