Egg Custard Pie Recipe

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2

I like to pre-bake pie crust. This way, the bottom of the crust does not get soggy from the vanilla custard filling.

Step 3

In a large bowl or a blender combine the eggs, sugar, salt, vanilla, nutmeg, and whole milk or half and half.

Step 4

Pour egg mixture into pie crust.

Step 5

Bake for 45 minutes. A butter knife inserted in the center should come out clean. The center of the pie will look a bit watery and jiggle when the pie is gently moved. This will set up as the pie cools. If you bake it too long, the pie will become watery.

Step 6

Serve this pie slightly warm or cold. Make sure to let the pie cool on a wire rack to room temperature before serving so the custard filling has enough time to fully set up.

Step 7

Optional. Sprinkle on a little bit of nutmeg if desired or serve with whipped topping or ice cream for a nice finish.