Recipe Details

• Author: deesviral
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 45 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour
• Yield: 8 servings
• Category: Dessert / Pie
• Cuisine: American
• Keywords: egg custard pie, classic pie, old fashioned dessert, custard pie, deesviral

Ingredients

• 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2½ cups whole milk or half-and-half
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Place the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Slowly whisk in the milk until fully combined.
5. Strain the custard mixture through a fine mesh sieve for an extra smooth texture.
6. Pour the custard into the prepared pie crust.
7. Sprinkle ground nutmeg evenly over the top.
8. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the center is mostly set with a slight jiggle.
9. Cool completely before slicing and serving.

Tips & Variations

• Use half-and-half for a richer custard texture.
• Add a pinch of cinnamon for extra warmth.
• Serve chilled or slightly warm with whipped cream.

Why This Recipe Works

Eggs and milk bake into a smooth, silky custard while vanilla and nutmeg create a warm classic flavor. Straining the filling removes air bubbles and gives the pie its signature creamy texture.