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Old-Fashioned Egg Custard Pie

  • Author: Chef Sophia
  • Total Time: 45–55 minutes + cooling
  • Yield: 8 slices 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Old-Fashioned Egg Custard Pie is a timeless classic smooth, silky, lightly sweet, and beautifully simple. Made with just a handful of humble pantry ingredients, this pie bakes into a creamy custard that feels nostalgic and comforting with every bite. Whether served warm or chilled, it’s the kind of dessert that brings warmth to any family table.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups whole milk, warmed to lukewarm
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: ground nutmeg for topping

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Oven
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare the Pie Crust
    Place your unbaked crust into a 9-inch pie dish, trim or crimp the edges, and set aside.
  3. Make the Custard Filling
    In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, and salt until smooth.
    Slowly whisk in the warm (not hot) milk to avoid curdling.
    Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Fill the Pie Crust
    Pour the custard mixture into the pie shell.
    Sprinkle nutmeg lightly across the top, if desired.
  5. Bake
    Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is just slightly jiggly but no longer liquid.
  6. Cool Completely
    Transfer the pie to a wire rack and let it cool fully.
    The custard will continue setting into a smooth, firm texture.
  7. Serve
    Enjoy at room temperature or chilled classic, simple, and delicious.

Notes

  1. Warming the milk helps create an extra smooth custard, ensuring the sugar dissolves fully.
  2. The custard should wiggle slightly in the center when removed this prevents overbaking and keeps the texture creamy.
  3. A glass pie dish helps you monitor the browning of the crust more easily.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35–45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Pie
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American / Southern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 225
  • Sugar: 23 g
  • Sodium: 190 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 110 mg

Keywords: egg custard pie, old-fashioned custard pie, classic custard, vintage pie recipe

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