Old-Fashioned Custard Pie

Here’s a classic Old-Fashioned Custard Pie—simple, creamy, and timeless.

Old-Fashioned Custard Pie

Ingredients

• 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 cups whole milk (or 1½ cups milk + ½ cup cream for richer custard)
• Optional: pinch of nutmeg for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare the custard
   In a bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk.
3. Fill the crust
   Pour custard mixture into the unbaked pie crust. Sprinkle lightly with nutmeg if desired.
4. Bake
   Place pie on a baking sheet to catch any spills. Bake 45–55 minutes, until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
5. Cool
   Let the pie cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 2–3 hours before serving.

Tips

• Do not overbake—the custard will continue to set as it cools.
• Use a metal or glass pie dish for even baking.
• Serve plain or with a light dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream.

If you want, I can also share a vanilla bean version, a nutmeg-heavy traditional version, or a simpler no-cream version that’s lighter.