Description
A timeless dessert made with silky smooth custard nestled in a golden, flaky crust. This egg custard pie is simple to make, packed with vanilla flavor, and perfect served warm or chilled.
Ingredients
3 large eggs
2½ cups whole milk
¾ cup granulated sugar
1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Freshly grated nutmeg (for topping)
1 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought, blind-baked)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out and place your crust into a 9-inch pie pan. Crimp the edges. Line with parchment and add pie weights. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove weights and bake for another 5 minutes. Cool slightly.
- Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
- Make the filling: In a bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy. Add milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
- Fill the crust with the custard mixture. Sprinkle nutmeg on top.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, until edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.
- Cool the pie at room temperature for at least 2 hours. Serve at room temp or chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts