🥧 Creamy Custard Pie (Smooth & Classic Dessert)
📝 Description
This creamy custard pie is a timeless dessert with a silky smooth filling and a buttery crust. Lightly golden on top and rich in flavor, it’s perfect for any occasion and melts in your mouth with every bite.
⏱️ Prep Time: 20 minutes
⏱️ Cook Time: 45 minutes
⏱️ Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 6–8
🛒 Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cold butter (cubed)
- 2–3 tablespoons cold water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Filling:
- 2 cups milk 🥛
- 3 eggs 🥚
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Ground nutmeg or cinnamon (optional, for topping)
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the crust
Mix flour, sugar, and salt. Add butter and rub until crumbly.
Add cold water gradually until dough forms.
Press into a pie pan and chill for 15 minutes.
2. Make the filling
In a bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, and cornstarch.
Heat milk until warm (not boiling), then slowly add to the mixture.
Stir in vanilla and salt.
3. Assemble
Pour the custard mixture into the prepared crust.
Sprinkle nutmeg or cinnamon on top.
4. Bake
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 40–45 minutes until set in the center.
5. Cool & serve
Let cool completely before slicing. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
💡 Tips
- Don’t overbake—center should still slightly jiggle
- Chill before serving for best texture
- Add lemon zest for a fresh twist 🍋
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Whipped cream
- Fresh berries 🍓
- Coffee or tea ☕
🔥 Nutrition (Approx per serving)
- Calories: 280
- Protein: 6g
- Carbs: 35g
- Fat: 12g
