Old-Fashioned Custard Pie Recipe!

Old-Fashioned Custard Pie is creamy, comforting, and wonderfully simple. With its smooth vanilla custard filling and lightly sweet flavor, it’s the kind of dessert that tastes like a hug from grandma.

🥧 Old-Fashioned Custard Pie

A silky, vanilla-scented custard nestled in a buttery pie crust — this timeless dessert is pure comfort with every bite.

🛒 Ingredients:

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

3 large eggs

¾ cup granulated sugar

½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

2½ cups whole milk (room temperature is best)

Ground nutmeg (for sprinkling)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven:

Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie pan and crimp the edges. Set it on a baking sheet to catch any spills.

2. Make the custard filling:

In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth. Add sugar, salt, and vanilla. Slowly whisk in the milk until everything is well combined (don’t over-beat — we want it smooth, not foamy).

3. Fill the crust:

Pour the custard mixture into the unbaked pie crust. Sprinkle the top with a pinch of ground nutmeg.

4. Bake:

Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until the center is just set but still has a slight jiggle. A knife inserted near the center should come out clean. (Don’t overbake — it continues to set as it cools.)

5. Cool:

Let cool completely on a wire rack. Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving for best texture.

🧁 Serving Suggestions:

Enjoy as-is, chilled or at room temp

Add a dollop of whipped cream

Dust with powdered sugar or cinnamon for extra flair

💡 Tips & Variations:

Use half-and-half for an even richer custard

Want extra depth? Add a dash of ground cinnamon or a splash of almond extract

Crustless version? Pour the filling into a buttered pie dish and bake as a crustless custard

This pie is a throwback to simpler times — classic, comforting, and oh-so-creamy.