Description
Pioneer Woman’s egg custard pie delivers a nostalgic Southern dessert with silky smooth filling and flaky crust. Home cooks can savor this classic recipe that brings comfort and sweet memories to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 unbaked pie crust
- 3 cups (720 ml) whole milk, room temperature
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup (200 g) sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg, for garnish
Instructions
- Preparation: Warm the oven to 350°F. Coat a 9.5-inch pie pan with nonstick spray. Gently ease the pie crust into the pan, pressing smoothly against all edges.
- Custard Mixing: Combine sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Whisk energetically until the mixture transforms into a light, uniform blend. Gradually pour whole milk into the mixture, continuing to whisk until creating a silky, lump-free custard.
- Pie Assembly: Pour the custard mixture into the prepared crust, filling just beneath the rim. Sprinkle an additional layer of ground nutmeg across the surface to enhance aromatic depth.
- Baking Process: Center the pie in the preheated oven. Bake for 70-75 minutes, watching for a set custard with a subtle jiggle and a golden-brown exterior.
- Cooling and Serving: Transfer the pie to a wire rack. Allow it to rest for 90 minutes, enabling the custard to stabilize and develop a perfect creamy texture before slicing and presenting.
Notes
- Prevent Crust Shrinkage: Chill the pie crust for 30 minutes before baking to maintain its shape and prevent unwanted shrinking during the baking process.
- Check Custard Doneness: Gently shake the pie – if the center wobbles slightly like soft jelly, it’s perfectly baked; an overly firm center means potential overcooking.
- Protect Pie Edges: Wrap aluminum foil around the crust edges halfway through baking to prevent excessive browning and ensure a beautifully golden finish.
- Temperature Matters: Let ingredients reach room temperature before mixing to create a smoother, more consistent custard texture and prevent potential curdling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 125mg