My Mom’s Custard Pie

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 4

My Mom's Custard Pie recipe for a sweet dessert

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

350

Sugar

24g

Fat

15g

My Mom's Custard Pie is a family recipe that has been passed down for generations. This classic dessert is perfect for any season and can be enjoyed warm or chilled. The creamy, sweet custard filling is perfectly complemented by the flaky pastry crust and nutmeg topping. This pie is easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste preferences by adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.	In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs until frothy.
3.	Add sugar, salt and vanilla extract and mix well.
4.	Slowly add milk and stir until well combined.
5.	Pour mixture into pastry shell and sprinkle nutmeg on top.
6.	Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
7.	Cool on a wire rack before serving

PROS

This custard pie is a classic dessert that is easy to make and has a delicious creamy texture.

It is perfect for any occasion and can be served warm or chilled.

CONS

This pie is quite high in calories and sugar, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It may not be suitable for those with lactose intolerance or milk allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this pie is not particularly healthy, it does contain protein and calcium from the eggs and milk.
It also provides a good source of energy from the sugar and carbohydrates in the pastry. However, it is important to enjoy this pie in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

	1 unbaked pastry shell
	4 eggs
	1/2 cup sugar
	1/4 teaspoon salt
	1 teaspoon vanilla extract
	2 1/2 cups milk
	1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg