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Grandma's Old Fashioned Custard Pie

Grandma's Old Fashioned Custard Pie

Enjoy a delightful slice of Grandma's Old Fashioned Custard Pie, a creamy and classic dessert perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 248 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • pie plate
  • Rolling Pin
  • pastry brush
  • Foil

Ingredients
  

  • 1 disc Foolproof Flaky Pie Dough or store bought pie dough
  • 4 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup sugar increase to ⅔ for a sweeter pie
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups milk
  • 0.25 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • to taste fresh whipped cream for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425℉.
  • Dust a rolling pin with flour and roll out the pie dough so that it's about 3 inches larger than your pie plate. If the dough does not roll out perfectly round, use a knife or a pizza cutter to trim the edges and even it out.
  • Gently roll the dough onto the rolling pin and carefully transfer it to the pie plate. Press it in to fit, then tuck the loose pieces under and use your fingers or a fork to crimp the edges. Place in the freezer for at least 15 minutes, or longer if you have time.
  • Crack the eggs into a medium bowl. Remove the pie crust from the freezer, then dip a pastry brush into the egg whites and brush the pie crust all over. This will create a barrier so the custard doesn't make the crust soggy.
  • Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Keep an eye on it to make sure the edges don't fall down. If they do, push them back up with the back of a spoon while still hot. Let cool.
  • Lower the oven temperature to 325℉.
  • Add the sugar, salt, vanilla extract, heavy cream, milk and nutmeg to the eggs. Whisk together until very well combined. There should be no visible bits of egg white or yolk remaining, but be careful not to whip too much air into the mixture.
  • Place the pie plate on to a foil lined sheet pan to prevent any spills, then pour the mixture into the cooled crust.
  • Carefully place the pie into the oven and bake for about 1 hour or until the edges are just set but the filling is still a bit wobbly in the center - if it doesn't jiggle, it's overcooked.
  • Allow the pie to cool to room temperature, then place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • Top with whipped cream and more grated nutmeg for garnish if desired. Serve chilled.

Notes

Keep your raw pie crust in the freezer until you're ready to bake. This will help the pie crust hold its shape while baking and turn out nice and flaky. Do not over whisk the custard to avoid air bubbles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 248kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 231mgPotassium: 121mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 504IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baked pie, custard pie, easy recipe, grandma's recipe, holiday dessert, traditional dessert
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