Easy Egg Custard Pie Recipe
The Egg Custard Pie recipe belongs to the Dessert category. It is a classic pie recipe that is often enjoyed as a sweet treat or dessert.
Ingredient
- 3 eggs: These provide richness and act as a binder in the custard filling.
- 2 cups milk: Whole milk is commonly used for a creamy texture, but you can use low-fat milk if desired.
- 2/3 cup sugar: Adds sweetness to the custard filling.
- 2 tablespoons butter: Adds richness and enhances the flavor of the custard.
- 1 pinch salt: Enhances the overall flavor and balances the sweetness.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla: Provides a delightful aroma and flavor to the custard.
- 1 unbaked pie shell: Serves as the base for the custard filling and provides a crisp crust.
Directions:
- Beat eggs well: In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until they are well beaten. This helps incorporate air into the eggs and ensures a smooth custard texture.
- Heat milk and butter just before boiling: In a saucepan, heat the milk and butter over medium heat until it is hot but not boiling. Heating the milk infuses it with the butter’s flavor and helps to dissolve the sugar.
- Add the milk mixture to sugar, butter, salt, and vanilla: In a separate mixing bowl, combine the sugar, softened butter, pinch of salt, and vanilla extract. Pour the hot milk mixture gradually into the bowl while stirring constantly. This step combines the flavors and dissolves the sugar.
- Add the eggs: Slowly pour the beaten eggs into the milk mixture while continuously stirring. Incorporating the eggs into the mixture creates a creamy custard consistency.
- Pour into the unbaked shell: Place the unbaked pie shell into a pie dish. Carefully pour the custard mixture into the pie shell, filling it evenly.
- Bake at 350 degrees until the top is a golden brown color: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Place the filled pie shell in the oven and bake for about 30-40 minutes, or until the top of the custard turns a golden brown color. Baking time may vary, so keep an eye on the pie as it bakes.
Once baked, remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely before serving. The Egg Custard Pie is best enjoyed chilled or at room temperature, and it can be served plain or with a dollop of whipped cream on top.
