Old-Fashioned Custard Pie: A Timeless, Silky-Smooth Classic | June 19, 2025

Old-Fashioned Custard Pie: A Timeless, Silky-Smooth Classic

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔ Silky, delicate texture – No lumps, no curdling, just smooth perfection.
✔ 5 simple ingredients – Probably already in your kitchen!
✔ No water bath needed – Unlike fussy custards, this pie bakes up perfectly without one.
✔ Pure nostalgia – Tastes like a cherished family memory.

Ingredients You’ll Need

*(Makes one 9-inch pie)*

For the Crust:

  • 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)

For the Custard Filling:

  • 4 large eggs, room temperature

  • ½ cup granulated sugar

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • 2 ½ cups whole milk, warmed slightly

  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (plus extra for dusting)

Step-by-Step Instructions

 

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