1 Dreamy Classic Custard Pie Recipe That Melts Hearts
A classic custard pie recipe that’s rich, creamy, and melt-in-your-mouth good. This old-fashioned dessert features a silky smooth filling with a hint of vanilla, baked in a flaky pie crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours (including chill)
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups whole milk (room temperature)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- Ground nutmeg or cinnamon (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Prep the pie base by placing the unbaked crust into a pie dish and crimping the edges.
- Whisk eggs, sugar, cornstarch, salt, milk, butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the custard into the crust and lightly sprinkle nutmeg on top.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45–50 minutes until the center is just set.
- Let cool completely, then chill for 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use room-temperature milk for a smoother custard.
- Chilling the pie ensures clean slices.
- Optional nutmeg or cinnamon adds a traditional touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg