NUTMEG-MAPLE CREAM PIE

Nutmeg-Maple Cream Pie image

This pie is a delicious twist on a custard standby, and it is exceedingly easy, a humble yet grandly flavored addition to any celebration. Don't let making your own pie crust intimidate you: our pie guide has everything you need to know.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3/4 cup maple syrup
2 1/4 cups heavy cream
4 egg yolks
1 whole egg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust (see recipe)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, reduce maple syrup by a quarter, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in cream and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat.
In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks and egg. Whisking constantly, slowly add cream mixture to eggs. Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a cup or bowl with pouring spout. Stir in salt, nutmeg and vanilla.
Pour filling into crust and transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until pie is firm to touch but jiggles slightly when moved, about 1 hour. Let cool to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 467, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 19 grams, Sodium 230 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams, TransFat 0 grams