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Homemade Custard Pie

Only 5 ingredients make up the filling to this homemade custard pie. We give step by step instructions on how to make this classic and comforting old fashioned pie. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 229 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups milk
  • 4 large eggs (slightly beaten)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 unbaked pie shell
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Scald the milk in the microwave, heating it until just before boiling (to 180 degrees). * You can also scald the milk in a saucepan on the stove.
  3. Whisk together the eggs, sugar, salt and vanilla.
  4. Take 1 cup of scalded milk and drizzle it into the egg mixture, whisking quickly and constantly. Once you’ve drizzled in the first cup, then slowly drizzle in the rest of the milk, whisking the entire time.
  5. Line a 9” pie plate with your favorite pastry crust.
  6. *To avoid a soggy crust, brush the bottom bottom of the unbaked pie crust with egg whites. This forms a barrier and helps keep the crust from getting too soggy.*
  7. Pour the custard mixture into the prepared pie plate.
  8. Sprinkle the top of the custard with nutmeg.
  9. Bake the pie for 30-35 minutes. The pie will seem “jiggly”, but a knife inserted into the center of the pie should come out clean.
  10. Allow the pie to cool, then store the pie in the refrigerator.
  11. Top with freshly whipped cream and a sprinkling of nutmeg, if desired.

Notes

  • *Scalding the milk helps to develop the flavor of the pie and improves the texture.
  • The calories shown are based on the pie being cut into 8 pieces, with 1 serving being 1 slice of pie. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**

Nutrition Information

Calories 229kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 100mg (33%) Sodium 228mg (10%) Potassium 155mg (4%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 260IU (5%) Calcium 104mg (10%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 229

% Daily Value*

Calories 229kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 100mg 33%
Sodium 228mg 10%
Potassium 155mg 3%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 260IU 5%
Calcium 104mg 10%
Iron 1mg 6%

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