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Old‑Fashioned Egg Custard Pie: rich, creamy, and straight from the heart of homemade tradition

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  • Author: Sue
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes + chill time
  • Yield: 8 slices
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A rich, creamy, and nostalgic old-fashioned egg custard pie with warm vanilla and nutmeg flavors in a flaky crust. Perfect served warm or chilled.


Ingredients

  • 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
  • 4 large eggs
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1¼ cups heavy cream
  • 1¼ cups whole milk
  • 3 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp fine salt
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (plus extra to sprinkle on top)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 °F (205 °C).
  2. Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate, crimping the edges neatly.
  3. Par-bake the crust: add pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 10 minutes, remove weights, and bake for another 5 minutes. Let cool.
  4. Whisk eggs and sugar until smooth.
  5. Stir in heavy cream, milk, vanilla, salt, and nutmeg until fully combined.
  6. Pour the custard into the par-baked crust and sprinkle lightly with nutmeg.
  7. Place the pie on a baking sheet and tent with foil.
  8. Bake at 400 °F for 20 minutes, reduce to 350 °F (175 °C), and bake another 10–15 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
  9. Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
  10. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4–6 hours or overnight.

Notes

  • Substitute half the milk with cream or use all cream for extra richness.
  • Add cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice for variation.
  • Use almond or soy milk for a dairy-free version.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.
  • No need to reheat; serve slightly chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 21g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 140mg