Pioneer Woman Egg Custard Pie
The Pioneer woman egg custard pie is a twist to classic recipe that has been passed down through generations. This delicious dessert is made with just a few simple ingredients and can be served either hot or cold. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion, from birthdays to holidays. This pie consists of a creamy sweetened egg custard in an all-butter crust. It can be flavored with either vanilla extract or nutmeg to give it an added depth of flavor. The result is a decadent and richly textured dessert that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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Servings: 8 people
Calories: 282kcal
Equipment
- Spatula
- Saucepot
- Pie plate
- Rolling Pin
- bowl
- a whisk
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Milk
- 4 tbsp Salted butter
- 1 Cup Granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tbsp Vanilla extract
- ¼ tbsp Ground nutmeg
- 1 ½ tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 large Eggs
- 1/2 Cup Unsalted butter
- ½ tbsp Kosher salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1¼ Cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit .
- Start by melting 4 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Once melted, add 1 cup of milk and stir until it is warm but not boiling.
- Whisk 3 large eggs into the bowl and mix until well incorporated.
- In a bowl, combine 1 cup of sugar, 1 ½ tablespoon of vanilla extract, ¼ tablespoon of ground nutmeg, 1 ½ tablespoon of all-purpose flour and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the warm milk mixture to the bowl with dry ingredients and whisk until completely blended together.
- Grease a 9-inch pie plate with 1/2 tablespoon of unsalted butter and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine 1/4 cup of sugar, ½ tablespoon of salt and 1¼ cups of flour and mix until combined.
- Cut in the remaining 1/2 cup of butter with a pastry cutter or your fingertips until it resembles coarse crumbles.
- Sprinkle the butter and flour mixture into the greased pie plate. Using your hands or a spatula, press it evenly until it covers the bottom and sides of the pan.
- Pour in the egg custard mixture from earlier and spread it evenly over the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until it is golden brown on top and set.
Notes
- Make sure to use room temperature eggs to help prevent lumps in the custard.
- For a more flavorful crust, try adding a teaspoon of cinnamon or nutmeg to the butter and flour mixture before pressing it into the pan.
- Try adding some fresh fruit such as blueberries or strawberries to the custard mixture before baking for an extra burst of flavor.