Creamy Custard Pie
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This Old-Fashioned, beloved Creamy Custard Pie is so creamy, light and silky smooth. This recipe is so easy whip up, with just using 5 simple ingredients like cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla and nutmeg. Irresistible for the fall and winter holidays!
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What is Custard Pie?
A custard pie is any type of uncooked custard mixture added to an uncooked or partially cooked crust and baked together.
Remember having this amazing concoction of a pie on Thanksgiving at Grandma’s or your favorite Aunt’s? It’s always a favorite we cannot resist.
It’s so delectable and perfectly awesome to serve at potlucks, family gatherings and all of the holiday seasons. This is also an ideal summer dessert, because it isn’t too heavy while still adding a nice finish to any meal.
From our pie recipes is one of our favorite custard pies! More classic pies you’ll love is this Coconut Cream Pie and these Easy Mini Pumpkin Pies desserts!
Why Is It Called Custard Pie?
Initially, custards were used only as fillings for pies and baked pastries and tarts in both European and Asian recipes, but after the 16th century, custards began to be used in individual dishes rather than as a filling in crusts. The word custard is derived from crustade, which is a tart with a crust.
This recipe is an old-fashioned egg custard pie recipe that results in the most creamy custard filling that’s easy and perfect for the holidays. Are you ready to dive in and bake up a pie for the holidays?
Ingredients You Need
Classic desserts shine during celebrations, and creamy custard pie for the holidays is perfect to share with family and friends. This rich, silky pie brings comfort and nostalgia to your holiday table, offering a treat everyone looks forward to.
Creamy Custard Pie Recipe
- heavy whipping cream or any type of milk or cream will work in the recipe.
- sugar
- eggs
- vanilla extract
- salt
- nutmeg
- 1 – 9 ½ inch deep dish pie crust, premade or an easy homemade pie crust recipe
Instructions How to Make Easy Custard Pie Recipe
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. Heat your prebaked pie shell in the oven until hot for 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to 350 degrees.
- Whisk together the cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt together in a medium bowl. Sprinkle nutmeg on top of pie as desired.
- Place pre-baked pie shell on baking sheet and place on middle rack of oven. Pour the egg custard mixture into the pie shell and bake for 50-60 minutes. You’ll be able to tell when it’s done by doing a simple jiggle test. Try gently shaking the pie pan and if the center of the pie jiggles slightly, it’s done!
- Bake until custard has set around edges, but jiggles slightly in the center when shaken. Cool to room temperature before serving. Best served refrigerated.
Tips for the Best & Easiest Creamy Egg Custard Pie Ever!
- By using heavy cream, you will get a richer, silkier custard pie. However, any type of milk/cream will work in the recipe. The heavier the milk/cream, the creamier texture your pie will be.
- Most recipes suggest pre-baking the pie shell and this can be done ahead — but when you are almost ready with the custard filling, pop the pie shell in a 375-degree oven for 5 minutes, before the custard is poured into it. That’s the secret for a crisp, unsoaked crust.
- To make life easier. Pour the egg mixture into the pie crust very carefully right there in the oven, placing the piecrust on a baking sheet and on top of the center baking rack. This way you don’t make a mess in your oven.
- Do not over-bake the custard. The pie should still be somewhat a little jiggly.
- Chill the pie for the best tasting experience.
How to Serve
Slice a piece and add a bit of whipped cream, fresh berries, a scoop of vanilla ice cream or all on the side for a extra special indulgence! Even top it with a luscious caramel sauce!
Storing
- Fridge: If you have leftovers, cover in plastic wrap or aluminum foil in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
- Freezer: Not recommended. Unfortunately, this is one of those desserts you cannot freeze, defrost and enjoy later. Once defrosted, the ingredients will separate, so you lose the creaminess and richness of the custard pie.
This Creamy Custard Pie is perfect when you want a mellow, slightly sweet egg custard pie recipe that reminds you of one of those desserts that is a “must” to have over the holidays! It’s perfect when entertaining guests. Ready to indulge?
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Creamy Custard Pie
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups heavy whipping cream can also use whole milk or milk of choice
- ¾ cup sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- optional: 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Nutmeg for sprinkling on top of custard
- 1 9 1/2 inch deep dish piecrust, premade or homemade
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. Heat your prebaked pie shell in the oven until hot for 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to 350 degrees.
- Whisk together the cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt together in a medium bowl. Sprinkle nutmeg on top of pie as desired.
- Place pre-baked pie shell on baking sheet and place on middle rack of oven. Pour custard mixture into the pie shell and bake for 50-60 minutes. You’ll be able to tell when it’s done by doing a simple jiggle test. Try gently shaking the pie pan and if the center of the pie jiggles slightly, it’s done!
- Bake until custard has set around edges, but jiggles slightly in the center when shaken. Cool to room temperature before serving. Best served refrigerated.
