Classic Custard Pie

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4.9

22 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    45 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 5 mins

  • Servings

    12

  • Calories

    374 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    French, American

Classic Custard Pie

With a silky-smooth custard filling, this Custard Pie is easy to make and perfect for all seasons. Top with cinnamon, whipped cream or fruit! 

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Ingredients

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Pie crust

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2/3 cup vegetable shortening
  • 7 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • ½ cup water cold

Custard filling

  • 2 ½ cups milk whole
  • 4 egg large
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt fine sea salt
  • 1 vanilla bean pod
  • ½ lemon finely grated, zest
  • cinnamon powder optional, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pie dough following my homemade pie crust recipe. Let the dough chill in the fridge for at least one hour before using.
  2. Pre-heat the oven to 400°F. Roll the pie dough to ½ inch thickness, then place it in the pie dish. Press the crust down into the dish, then crimp the edges for a more traditional look. Chill the crust in the fridge.
  3. Cut the vanilla bean pod in half and scrape out all the seeds. Pour the milk into a heavy-bottomed saucepan, together with the vanilla seeds and pod.
  4. Scald the milk by slowly heating it to 180°F. Remove and discard the vanilla pod after scalding the milk.
  5. Beat together the eggs, sugar, and lemon zest. Once frothy, pour in the hot milk slowly whilst whisking continuously until smooth.
  6. Pour two thirds of the custard mixture into the pie shell, then place the pie dish into the oven. Pour the remaining custard mixture over, almost until reaching the brim of the dish.
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the custard is set. Cover the sides of the pie with aluminum foil if they begin to burn.
  8. If you've tried this recipe, please come back and let us know in the comments or ratings.
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 374kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g (24%) Monounsaturated Fat 7g (35%) Trans Fat 2g (100%) Cholesterol 77mg (26%) Sodium 287mg (12%) Potassium 118mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin A 366IU (7%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 72mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 374 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 374kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 2g 100%
Cholesterol 77mg 26%
Sodium 287mg 12%
Potassium 118mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 20g 40%
Vitamin A 366IU 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 72mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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