Old Fashioned Custard Pie Recipe

Indulge in the creamy decadence of our Old Fashioned Custard Pie! This classic Thanksgiving and Christmas dessert is surprisingly simple to make, yet delivers a rich, creamy custard reminiscent of crème brûlée, all nestled in a flaky pie crust. Chill thoroughly and top with fresh whipped cream for the ultimate holiday treat. This recipe is perfect for both novice and experienced bakers!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 261.1 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Old Fashioned Custard Pie

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How to Make Old Fashioned Custard Pie

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt until light and frothy.
  3. In a separate saucepan, heat 2 cups whole milk until small bubbles form around the edges (scalded). Slowly whisk about 1 cup of the hot milk into the egg mixture to temper the eggs. Then whisk in the remaining milk until smooth.
  4. Stir in 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the custard mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into an unbaked 9-inch pie crust.
  6. Sprinkle the top evenly with ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg.
  7. Place the pie in a larger baking pan. Pour enough hot water into the larger pan to come halfway up the sides of the pie plate (this creates a water bath to prevent cracking).
  8. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is just set but still slightly wobbly. A knife inserted near the center should come out with a few moist crumbs attached.
  9. Remove from the water bath and let cool completely on a wire rack. The filling will continue to set as it cools.
  10. Chill thoroughly in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving. Top with fresh whipped cream and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

90g

Fat

19g

Carbs

10g