Custard pie
Certainly! Custard pie is a classic dessert that features a smooth and creamy custard filling baked in a pie crust. Here’s a simple recipe for a delicious custard pie:
Ingredients:
For the Pie Crust:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3-4 tablespoons ice water
For the Custard Filling:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Ground nutmeg for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions:
For the Pie Crust:
- In a food processor, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the chilled butter cubes and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, and pulse until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, knead it a few times, and shape it into a disk. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the chilled pie crust on a floured surface and transfer it to a 9-inch pie dish. Trim the edges and crimp them with your fingers or a fork.
For the Custard Filling:
- In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it is warm but not boiling. Remove from heat.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Gradually pour the warm milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to avoid curdling.
- Strain the custard mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove any lumps.
- Pour the custard filling into the prepared pie crust.
- Optional: Sprinkle ground nutmeg over the top of the custard for added flavor.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes or until the custard is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the custard pie to cool completely before serving.
Slice and enjoy your homemade custard pie! You can serve it on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream for an extra treat.
