Old-Fashioned Custard Pie

Old-Fashioned Custard Pie: A Classic Dessert of Comfort and Simplicity

There’s something timeless and deeply comforting about an Old-Fashioned Custard Pie. This simple yet elegant dessert has been a beloved favorite for generations. With its silky, creamy filling and golden flaky crust, it embodies everything we love about traditional home baking. Whether served warm with a dusting of nutmeg or chilled with a dollop of whipped cream, this custard pie never fails to bring nostalgia to the table.

Let’s walk through this old-fashioned favorite step by step, from the crust to the creamy filling.

🥧 Ingredients

For the Pie Crust (You can use store-bought or homemade):

• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
• 3–4 tablespoons ice-cold water

For the Custard Filling:

• 3 large eggs
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 ½ cups whole milk (room temperature)
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (plus extra for topping)

🥣 Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Pie Crust

1. Mix the dry ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
2. Cut in the butter. Add the cold butter cubes and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Add water gradually. Sprinkle in ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough begins to come together.
4. Form and chill. Shape the dough into a ball, flatten it into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
5. Roll out the dough. On a floured surface, roll the chilled dough into a circle about 12 inches in diameter.
6. Fit into the pie dish. Carefully transfer it to a 9-inch pie dish, trimming and crimping the edges as desired. Set aside.

Tip: If you’re short on time, a pre-made pie crust works just as well for this recipe.

Step 2: Preheat and Prepare

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
• To prevent the crust from becoming soggy, you can blind bake it:
  • Line the crust with parchment paper and fill it with pie weights or dried beans.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, then remove the weights and paper, and bake for another 5 minutes until lightly golden.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) for baking the custard.

Step 3: Make the Custard Filling

1. Beat the eggs. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until well combined and slightly frothy.
2. Add sugar and salt. Gradually whisk in sugar and salt until dissolved.
3. Add milk and flavoring. Slowly pour in the milk while whisking continuously, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Strain for smoothness. For an ultra-silky texture, strain the mixture through a fine sieve into another bowl to remove any egg bits.

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