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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!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 374 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
French , American
Ingredients
Pie crust
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2/3 cup vegetable shortening
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup cold water
Custard filling
- 2 ½ cups whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 vanilla bean pod*
- ½ lemon zest , finely grated
- Optional: cinnamon powder for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the pie dough following my homemade pie crust recipe. Let the dough chill in the fridge for at least one hour before using.
- 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.
- 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.
- Scald the milk by slowly heating it to 180°F. Remove and discard the vanilla pod after scalding the milk.
- Beat together the eggs, sugar, and lemon zest. Once frothy, pour in the hot milk slowly whilst whisking continuously until smooth.
- 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.
- 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.
- If you've tried this recipe, please come back and let us know in the comments or ratings.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
374kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
2g
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
% 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.