Best Amazingly Easy Custard Pie Recipes

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CLASSIC CUSTARD PIE RECIPE



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This creamy classic custard pie is an elegant dessert that's deliciously light and easy to make ahead of time. So, dig in!

Provided by Cheryl Najafi

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pie crust (deep-dish store-bought )
5 large eggs
3 cups whole milk
1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 sprinkle nutmeg (cinnamon or mace)

Steps:

  • Beat eggs in a large mixing bowl with vanilla, sugar and salt then stir in milk.
  • Pour mixture through a strainer into an unbaked pie crust and sprinkle with your choice of spice.
  • Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes then lower the heat to 325 degrees and continue to bake for 50-55 minutes. The edges will be set but the center will still be wiggly. Do not allow filling to bubble.
  • Chill 4 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 kcal, Carbohydrate 40 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 146 mg, Sodium 278 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 29 g, UnsaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ELVA'S CUSTARD PIE



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A simple egg custard pie delicately flavored with nutmeg and vanilla.

Provided by Evelyn

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 eggs
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
½ teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups milk
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C.)
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Beat in vanilla, salt and nutmeg. Stir in milk. Pour into crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and filling is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 144.4 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 194.5 mg, Sugar 28.3 g

GRANDMA'S EGG CUSTARD PIE



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This is the 1999 American Pie Council's National Pie Championship's first place winner in the Custard Pie Category.

Provided by Marles Riessland

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
3 eggs, beaten
¾ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg white
2 ½ cups scalded milk
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 drops yellow food coloring

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
  • Mix together eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Stir well. Blend in the scalded milk. For more yellow color, add few drops yellow food coloring.
  • Line pie pan with pastry, and brush inside bottom and sides of shell with egg white to help prevent a soggy crust. Pour custard mixture into piecrust. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Cholesterol 75.8 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 276.9 mg, Sugar 22.6 g

AMAZINGLY EASY CUSTARD PIE



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I found this recipe a few years ago when my MOPS group compiled our favorite recipes. While I shared many of mine, this was one that a good friend added to our collection. I used to make this a lot as it is so simple! I forgot about it until this afternoon and I couldn't wait to make it again. Enjoy! Shown as coconut...

Provided by Sea Sun

Categories     Pies

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 c milk
3/4 c sugar
1/2 c baking mix
4 large eggs
1/2 c butter (softened)
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1 c coconut (optional)
cinnamon and nutmeg to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Combine milk, sugar, baking mix, eggs, butter and vanilla in a blender for 3 minutes and pour into greased 9 inch pan. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • 2. Sprinkle cinnamon and nutmeg on top. If using coconut, sprinkle coconut on top before spices (spices go on top).
  • 3. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.

MOM'S CUSTARD PIE



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Just a single bite of this traditional custard pie takes me back to the days when Mom would fix this pie for Dad, Grandfather and me. Mom also regularly prepared pies for large gatherings. This dessert was often requested. -Barbara Hyatt, Folsom, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Dough for single-crust pie
4 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°. Line unpricked crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack until edges are light golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake until bottom is golden brown, 3-6 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 350°. Separate 1 egg; set the white aside in a large bowl and let stand for 15 minutes. In a small bowl, beat the yolk and remaining eggs just until combined. Blend in the sugar, salt and vanilla. Stir in milk. Beat reserved egg white until stiff peaks form; fold into egg mixture. , Carefully pour into crust. Cover edge of pie with foil. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil; bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 15-20 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 243mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

EASY CUSTARD PIE



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When we married, in December 1961, I still hadn't met his parents. In August 1962, we went to Fall City, WA, so that I could really connect with his folks. I watched eagerly as Grandma made delicious meals with little effort. One of the desserts that she prepared was custard pie. I asked her to teach me how to make one, but she...

Provided by Sandy Young

Categories     Pies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 9-in. unbaked pie crust
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 c granulated sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 c scalded milk
nutmeg to sprinkle on top of pie

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 450. If your oven tends to run a bit hot, cover the edges of the pie crust with strips of foil.
  • 2. Thoroughly mix eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla.
  • 3. Gradually add scalded milk; pour immediately into unbaked pie shell. (To avoid spills, fill at the oven. I always put foil underneath the pie just in case any filling boils over. Burned milk is a mess to clean up, and it smells awful!)
  • 4. Sprinkle top with as much nutmeg as you want. We like a lot!
  • 5. Bake about 20 minutes or until a table knife inserted 1" from the side of filling comes out clean. The filling may look a little bit soft, but it will set later.
  • 6. This pie is best served slightly warm with either Cool Whip or whipped cream on top; however, we love it cold with toppings, too.

CUSTARD PIE



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Adopted Recipe. When I tried the recipe I used the suggestions in the reviews, and increased the nutmeg from the original 1/8 teaspoon to 1/4 teaspoon, and also added 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, which was not called for in the original recipe. Use more if desired.

Provided by GrandmaIsCooking

Categories     Pie

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 1/2 cups milk, hot
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
9 inches pie shells

Steps:

  • Beat eggs well in a large bowl, then add milk, salt, sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla.
  • Cover a baking sheet with foil and place it on center shelf of preheated 450 degree (Fahrenheit) oven.
  • Place 9 inch pie plate containing the uncooked pie shell on baking sheet and pour mixture into pie shell.
  • Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees and bake for 30-35 minutes more or until knife inserted comes out clean.

AMAZING COCONUT PIE



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A favorite recipe from the 1977 "Proven Baker's Secrets to Bake Yourself Proud"--an insert from a magazine of that year. Very easy to make. Makes its own crust.

Provided by Janet Knowles

Categories     Pie

Time 45m

Yield 1 pie

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups milk
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup biscuit mix
4 eggs (3 will work if they're extra large)
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Combine all of the ingredients, except the coconut, together in a blender.
  • Cover and blend on low speed for 3 minutes.
  • Pour into a greased 9-inch pie pan.
  • Let stand about 5 minutes then sprinkle with coconut.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
  • Serve warm or cool.

Custard pies are a classic dessert that have been enjoyed for generations. They are easy to make and can be customized in numerous ways to cater to different tastes. With the availability of pre-made pie crusts, preparing a custard pie has become incredibly easy. This article explores amazingly easy custard pie recipes that will leave your taste buds wanting more.

Ingredients

The basic ingredients for a custard pie are eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract. Additional ingredients can be added to enhance the flavor and texture of the dessert. These can include cinnamon, nutmeg, chocolate chips, fruit, and whipped cream. Other necessary components include a pre-made pie crust and pie weights or dried beans to keep the crust in place during baking.

Preparing the Crust

The crust is a crucial element in any custard pie recipe. The pre-made pie crusts can be found in the refrigerated section of most grocery stores. Once you have the pie crust, prick the bottom of the crust with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking. Line the crust with parchment paper and fill it with pie weights or dried beans. This will prevent the crust from puffing up or sliding down during baking. Bake the crust for about ten minutes, then remove the parchment paper and weights and continue baking for another ten minutes until the crust turns golden brown. Once done, set the crust aside to cool.

Preparing the Custard Filling

The custard filling is what makes or breaks the pie. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Beat three eggs in a large mixing bowl. Add one and a half cups of whole milk, one cup of granulated sugar, and one tablespoon of vanilla extract. Mix the ingredients until they are fully blended. You can also add spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg, depending on your preferences. Pour the filling into the cooled pie crust. Bake for about forty-five minutes until the filling is set, but still jiggles a bit in the center when the pan is shaken. Remove the custard pie from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.

Customizing Your Custard Pie

Custard pies are versatile and can be customized in many ways. One way to add flavors is to mix fruit into the custard filling, such as berries, peaches, or apples. You can also top the pie with whipped cream or meringue after it has cooled to room temperature. To make a chocolate custard pie, add one cup of chocolate chips to the filling mixture and replace the vanilla extract with chocolate extract. For a healthier dessert, substitute whole milk in the filling with low-fat milk, and replace the sugar with honey or maple syrup. Some people also bake the crust and the custard filling separately, and then combine them before serving to prevent the crust from becoming soggy.

Conclusion

No matter how you customize your custard pie, it remains an amazingly easy dessert option. Most recipes require few ingredients and minimal effort. From the crust to the filling, this classic dessert is versatile and easy to customize. Whether you have a sweet tooth or want a healthier indulgence, custard pies offer endless possibilities. Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors and techniques to create a custard pie that satisfies your taste buds.

Valuable Tips for Making Amazingly Easy Custard Pie Recipes

There's no greater comfort food than a homemade custard pie recipe. It's hard to imagine anything more enticing than a creamy, smooth custard pie, baked to perfection with a flaky crust. But for novice bakers, custard pies can sometimes be daunting to make. Fortunately, you don't have to be a pastry chef to create an amazingly easy custard pie recipe. Here are some tips that will help you create a delicious and simple custard pie recipe that your family and friends will adore.
1. Use High-Quality Ingredients
One of the most important secrets to making a delicious custard pie is to use high-quality ingredients. Always use fresh eggs, high-quality milk, and pure vanilla extract. If you use low-quality ingredients, your custard pie won't taste as good, and it may not set properly. The better the grade of eggs and milk you use, the creamier and more delicious your custard will be.
2. Be Patient When Mixing
Custard pie is all about the mixing. To ensure a perfect custard, make sure you take your time when mixing the ingredients. Mix the ingredients carefully using a whisk or a fork, and avoid using a mixer, as it can cause the custard to become frothy. Mix your custard carefully until you can see a smooth and creamy texture. If you take your time and mix the ingredients gently, you'll end up with an amazing custard pie that everyone will love.
3. Be Consistent with the Temperature
When baking a custard pie, it’s important to be overly careful with the temperature. The temperature has a significant effect on the custard; if it gets too hot, the custard can become overcooked, or worse, scrambled. On the other hand, if it’s too cold, your custard won't set properly. Always preheat your oven and make sure the temperature is consistent. A low and steady temperature will help set the custard properly while baking.
4. Let it Cool Slowly
After baking your custard pie, it's essential to let it cool slowly. This will help the custard set properly without cracking or splitting. When cooling your custard, remember not to put it in the fridge right after baking. Instead, let it sit at room temperature for an hour before refrigerating. It’s advisable to cool down a custard pie as slowly as possible; otherwise, the abrupt temperature shift can cause the custard to split.
5. Serve at Room Temperature
When it’s to serve your custard pie, it's best to do so at room temperature. Custard pies tend to get hard when chilled, which affects their texture and taste. Therefore, let the custard pie come to room temperature before serving for the perfect taste and creaminess. If you want a more polished finish, you can dust the top with powdered sugar, whipped cream or cinnamon, to suit your preferences.
6. Experiment with Flavors
The great thing about custard pie recipes is that they're incredibly versatile. You can experiment with different flavors and ingredients to make the custard pie more exciting. Add a touch of nutmeg, cinnamon or rum flavor for a unique twist. Alternatively, you can add fruits like berries, peaches, pumpkin, and bananas to give your custard pie flavor and color. With that said, don't overcomplicate things; a simple homemade custard pie tastes amazing regardless of the flavor.
7. Do Not Overbake
When making a custard pie, it’s easy to overbake it. This happens when you leave the pie in the oven for too long, and the eggs in the custard start to coagulate, leading to a rubbery texture. Overbaking also leads to a cracked and dry top. Therefore, it’s essential to watch your custard pie closely and remove it from the oven once it has set. Remember that each oven is different, and some may need a little more or less time.
8. Use the Right Pie Dish
The choice of pie dish that you use for your custard pie also significantly affects the outcome. The best pie dish to use for custard pies is a ceramic, metal tin or glass. These materials heat up slowly, and they distribute heat evenly, ensuring a perfect custard pie. A shallow and wide pie dish is also ideal, as it allows the custard to cook evenly and set well. Avoid using deep-dish pans, as they may not distribute heat evenly, resulting in undercooked, runny custard.
Conclusion
A homemade custard pie is a comfort food classic. With these tips, you can make an amazingly easy custard pie recipe that everyone will love. Remember, always use high-quality ingredients, be consistent with temperature, and take your time when mixing. Let your custard pie cool slowly and experiment with flavors. Avoid overbaking, choose the right pie dish and serve at room temperature. With these tips, you're sure to make a tasty and delicious custard pie recipe that's perfect for any occasion.

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