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Egg Custard Pie

Eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla with a little nutmeg make this traditional southern Egg Custard Pie a dessert loved by both kids and adults.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 244 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust
  • 1 egg white lightly beaten
  • 3 whole eggs plus one egg yolk beaten
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups whole milk
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

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  1. If using a frozen pie crust, allow it to thaw at room temperature according to its package directions.
  2. Prick the crust all over with the tines of a fork.
  3. Brush thoroughly with beaten egg white. This helps prevent the crust from becoming soggy.
  4. Set the crust aside.
  5. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  6. In a medium bowl, add the beaten eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Beat together.
  7. Using a wire whisk, add the milk.
  8. Place the prepared pie crust on a baking sheet.
  9. Pour the egg and milk mixture into the pie crust filling baking cups with any excess mixture.
  10. Sprinkle the top with nutmeg.
  11. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
  12. Remove from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack.
  13. May be served either cold or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Most older recipes instruct you to scald the milk before adding it to the eggs. That's not really necessary. However, the eggs should be at room temperature.
  • This pie should be refrigerated as soon as it cools to room temperature. Cover the pie with plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator for up to three days.
  • To test whether the pie is done, gently insert a thin knife near the center of the pie. If the knife comes out clean with no liquid clinging to it, then the pie is done. It will firm up slightly as it cools.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 244kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 69mg (23%) Sodium 222mg (9%) Potassium 151mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 23g (46%) Vitamin A 213IU (4%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 100mg (10%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 244

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 244kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 222mg 9%
Potassium 151mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 23g 46%
Vitamin A 213IU 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 100mg 10%
Iron 1mg 6%

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