🥧 Silky, Sweet & Spiced with Nostalgic Comfort
This classic Egg Custard Pie is a timeless treasure—velvety smooth, delicately sweet, and kissed with nutmeg. With its crackly top and creamy center, it’s the perfect balance of simplicity and elegance, just like Grandma used to make!
🌟 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ Silky texture – Whisked to perfection for a tremble-on-the-spoon custard
✅ 5-ingredient filling – Pantry staples shine in this humble pie
✅ Warm spice – Nutmeg adds cozy, aromatic depth
✅ Make-ahead magic – Chills beautifully for stress-free serving
📋 Ingredients
For the Pie
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 3 cups whole milk, room temperature
For Garnish
- ⅛ tsp nutmeg, freshly grated
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prep & Preheat
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place unbaked pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish (no need to pre-bake).
2️⃣ Whisk the Custard
- In a large bowl, whisk sugar + eggs until frothy and pale.
- Stir in vanilla + nutmeg.
- Gradually pour in milk, whisking constantly until smooth.
3️⃣ Fill & Bake
- Strain custard through a fine sieve into the pie crust (for ultra-smooth texture).
- Sprinkle nutmeg on top.
- Bake 45–50 mins until:
- Edges are set
- Center jiggles slightly (like Jell-O)
- Knife test: Inserted near center comes out mostly clean
4️⃣ Cool & Set
- Cool 1 hour at room temp, then refrigerate 2+ hours to firm up.
💡 Baker’s Secrets
🔹 Room-temp ingredients – Prevents curdling and ensures even baking.
🔹 Low & slow – Avoid high heat to prevent bubbles or cracks.
🔹 Water bath option – For extra silkiness, place pie dish in a roasting pan with 1-inch hot water before baking.
🔹 Storage – Keeps 3 days refrigerated (cover loosely with foil).
🍽 Serving Suggestions
✨ Pair with:
- Whipped cream dusted with cinnamon
- Fresh berries for a bright contrast
- A cup of Earl Grey tea
🎉 Perfect for:
- Holiday dinners
- Sunday suppers
- Vintage-themed bake sales
🌿 Flavor Twists
- Bourbon custard – Add 1 tbsp bourbon with vanilla
- Coconut milk – Replace 1 cup milk with coconut milk for tropical flair
- Citrus zest – Stir in 1 tsp orange or lemon zest
📊 Nutrition (Per Slice)
Approximate values:
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Protein: 7g
- Carbs: 35g
- Fat: 11g
🍯 Final Thoughts
This Egg Custard Pie is pure comfort in every bite—a humble yet heavenly dessert that lets the creamy custard and flaky crust take center stage. It’s the kind of pie that sparks memories and creates new ones.
Pro tip: For a caramelized top, broil the last 1–2 mins (watch closely!).
Made this? Tag #OldFashionedCustardPie to share your slice of nostalgia! 📸💛
Want a deeper flavor? Brown-butter the pie crust before filling! 😊
