Description
A smooth, warmly spiced, and gently sweet custard pie, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the pie crust in a 9-inch pie pan.
- In a saucepan, heat the milk until steaming. In a mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually whisk in the hot milk, then stir in heavy cream.
- Pour the custard into the pie crust and bake for 40-45 minutes until mostly set with a slight jiggle in the center and a golden top.
- Let the pie cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
For a richer taste, use whole milk and heavy cream. Strain the custard before pouring for a smoother texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg