Old-Fashioned Custard Pie

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Old-Fashioned Custard Pie

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Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust (store-bought or homemade — recipe below)

For the custard filling:

  • 3 large eggs
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 ½ cups (600 ml) whole milk, scalded (heated until hot but not boiling)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (plus a bit more for sprinkling)

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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare the crust
    • Place your unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish.
    • Crimp or decorate the edges as you like.
    • Set aside while you make the custard filling.
  4. Make the custard
    • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and salt until smooth.
    • Slowly add the hot milk while whisking constantly (this tempers the eggs so they don’t scramble).
    • Stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Pour and season
    • Pour the custard mixture into the prepared pie shell.
    • Lightly sprinkle ground nutmeg over the top.
  8. Bake
    • Carefully transfer to the oven and bake for 35–45 minutes, or until:
      • The edges are set, but
      • The center still has a slight jiggle when you move the pan.
    • (A knife inserted halfway between the edge and center should come out mostly clean.)
  10. Cool
    • Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack.
    • Chill for at least 2 hours before serving for best texture.

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To Serve

  • Serve chilled or at room temperature.
  • Top with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon if you like.

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Optional Homemade Pie Crust Recipe

If you want to make it from scratch:

  • 1 ¼ cups (160 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115 g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 3–4 tablespoons ice water

Directions:

  1. Mix flour and salt.
  2. Cut in butter until mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
  3. Add ice water gradually until dough holds together.
  4. Shape into a disk, wrap, and chill 30 minutes before rolling out.

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Tips

  • Don’t overbake! Overbaking can cause cracks or watery texture.
  • Use whole milk for the richest flavor and creamy texture.
  • Sprinkle a mix of nutmeg and cinnamon for a deeper, cozy aroma.

Would you like me to give you a lemon, coconut, or chocolate custard pie variation next?

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