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    Custard Pie Recipe | Prepped In 10 Minutes

    by Brendan Cunningham 9 Comments

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    This custard pie is a dreamy dessert that will satisfy any sweet tooth. It has a smooth, creamy filling on top of a perfectly golden crust, and every bite of this classic custard pie is a delight to your taste buds. Oh, and maybe best of all, this pie takes just 10 minutes to prep!

    A close up of custard pie sprinkled with powdered sugar with a slice missing. Two spoons sit where the slice was.

    Table of Contents

    • The Best Custard Pie
      • Ingredients
        • Ingredient Additions and Substitutions
      • How to Make Classic Custard Pie
        • Step 1: Prepare the Pie Crust
        • Step 2: Mix the Ingredients
        • Step 3: Baking & Serving
      • How to Store Old Fashioned Custard Pie
      • Wrapping It All Up
    • More Dessert Recipes
    • Custard Pie Recipe | Prepped In 10 Minutes
      • Ingredients
      • Instructions
      • Nutrition
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    The Best Custard Pie

    This old-fashioned custard pie is a delicious nostalgic delight that will wow your guests, and it'll wow you with how easy it is to make.

    And the result speaks for itself. The pie filling is silky smooth, creamy, and has a delightfully sweet flavor. Pair that with a perfectly cooked buttery crust and a dusting of powdered sugar, and you've got yourself one heck of a desert.

    Also, if you've never made a pie before, this recipe is a great place to start. It's seriously so simple, just like this Reese's pie recipe.

    And since it's quick and easy to put together, I love making this custard recipe as a Thanksgiving dessert. It makes serving dessert to a group of people effortless, and everyone always raves over how delicious it is.

    By the way, if you want something to serve it with - to make a complete Thanksgiving dessert - this pumpkin ice cream is pretty delicious.

    Anyway, now let's get into the ingredients you'll need to make this old-fashioned custard pie.

    A close up of a slice of custard pie on a serving plate and a spoon sitting next to it.

    Ingredients

    So, the ingredients used in this custard pie are about as simple as it gets. Honestly, you probably have them all in your kitchen already, except for maybe the pie crust.

    Anyway, here's what you'll need to make this custard pie:

    • 3 cups Milk
    • 1 cup Sugar
    • 6 Eggs
    • 1 tbsp. Vanilla Extract
    • 1 Defrosted Pie Crust
    • Powdered sugar or whipped cream

    See what I mean? I'd be surprised if you don't already have all of these in your kitchen!

    And you can use a lot of these same ingredients to make this coconut pie, so you'll want to check that out next!

    Ingredient Additions and Substitutions

    Now, just so you know, this custard pie recipe calls for a store-bought unbaked pie crust. I just suggest using it because it helps save time. But, if you're a baking wiz, and you want to make your favorite homemade pie crust, that's cool too!

    Oh, and just so you know, this custard pie is delicious as is, but you can add a variety of toppings to it if you're feeling extra. Some fresh berries go really well, or even some shaved chocolate. You can even add some whipped cream for an extra creamy texture. 

    Honestly though, I just love a little bit of powdered sugar on top of my slice of custard pie for a sweet finish.

    Anyway, if you have your ingredients ready, let's jump into making this custard pie.

    An overhead view of a small bowl of milk, sugar, vanilla, and 6 eggs.

    How to Make Classic Custard Pie

    Now, as I've mentioned multiple times, this old-fashioned custard pie recipe is super easy to make. And the longest part of this process is waiting for the pie to bake!

    So, let's not waste any more time and get baking!

    An overhead view of a pie pan with uncooked pie crust in it.

    Step 1: Prepare the Pie Crust

    First, you're going to preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

    Next, you're going to grease a pie plate with butter. Then, roll the unbaked pie crust over the pan, and pinch the edges of the pie at the rim with a fork or with your fingers to form a defined crust.

    An overhead view of 6 eggs cracked into a large mixing bowl.

    Step 2: Mix the Ingredients

    Now, in a large bowl, beat the milk, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.

    Once the egg mixture is completely combined, carefully pour the filling into the pie crust.

    An overhead view of custard filling ingredients combined in a large mixing bowl.

    Step 3: Baking & Serving

    Next, bake the pie for 1 hour, or until the creamy custard pie filling sets and the pie dough is golden brown.

    Then, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Once cooled, keep the custard pie on the pie plate, top it with as much powdered sugar as you want, and cut it into about 8 slices.

    Dish it out on serving plates and enjoy!

    An overhead view of uncooked custard pie filling in the pie pan with the uncooked pie crust.

    How to Store Old Fashioned Custard Pie

    As I just mentioned, this recipe for egg custard pie will make about 8 slices, depending on how you slice it. And if you're serving it at a get-together with family for a holiday celebration, there probably won't be any slices left.

    However, if there are leftovers, this is such a good custard pie to store and eat later in the week. To store, either wrap the entire pie dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate it, or transfer the pie slices individually to an airtight container and store it in the fridge for about 4 days.

    To freeze custard pie, first, let the pie cool down completely at room temperature. Then wrap it in two or three layers of plastic wrap and put it in a freezer-safe bag. The pie will last in the freezer for about 4 months.

    Then whenever you want to enjoy a slice, let it thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature. 

    An overhead view of a custard pie fresh out of the oven with golden brown crust and cooked custard filling.

    Wrapping It All Up

    Well, that's how to make egg custard pie with only 5 ingredients!

    Homemade pies are one of the best holiday desserts to make for a celebration or any get-together with family or friends really. 

    This custard pie is so sweet, creamy, and delicious that everyone will love it. Seriously, the pie tastes as if it came from a bakery, and everyone won't believe you made it from scratch!

    And this recipe simplifies an old fashioned custard pie so that it's a breeze to make. That's why I think this is one of the best custard pies ever!

    As always, if you make this custard pie recipe, let me know how it goes in the comments below!

    And for more recipes, make sure to check out our TikTok, Instagram, and Youtube.

    An overhead view of custard pie sprinkled with powdered sugar with a slice missing. Two spoons sit where the slice was.

    More Dessert Recipes

    If you enjoyed this egg custard pie, we have a ton of delicious easy dessert recipes that I think you'll love too.

    Give one of these a try next:

    • No bake Oreo pie
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    Custard Pie Recipe | Prepped In 10 Minutes

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    5 from 9 reviews

    This custard pie is a dreamy dessert that will satisfy any sweet tooth. It has a smooth, creamy filling on top of a perfectly golden crust, and every bite of this classic custard pie is a delight to your taste buds. Oh, and maybe best of all, this pie takes just 10 minutes to prep!

    • Author: Brendan Cunningham
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 1 hour
    • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    • Yield: 8 slices 1x
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: Pie

    Ingredients

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    3 cups Milk

    1 cup Sugar

    6 Eggs

    1 tbsp. Vanilla Extract

    1 Premade Pie Crust

    Powdered sugar or whipped cream

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180ºC).
    2. Grease a pie mold and roll out the pie crust, pinch it at the rim with a fork or with your fingers.
    3. In a bowl, beat milk, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined. Pour over the pie crust and bake for 1 hour, or until it sets.
    4. Let it cool and serve with powdered sugar or whipped cream on top.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 slice
    • Calories: 276
    • Fat: 9
    • Carbohydrates: 40
    • Protein: 9

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    Comments

    1. Marcy

      August 20, 2022 at 8:30 am

      This was so yummy I could just eat the filling by itself!

      ★★★★★

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    2. Betty

      August 21, 2022 at 1:10 pm

      Can’t wait to make this again for thanksgiving.

      ★★★★★

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    3. Laurel

      August 24, 2022 at 8:42 am

      I added some whipped cream on top of my slices and it was terrific.

      ★★★★★

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    4. Alexa

      October 19, 2022 at 9:53 pm

      The texture of the filling of this pie is divine.

      ★★★★★

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    5. Maddison

      October 20, 2022 at 7:56 pm

      I love custard pie and this was so good!

      ★★★★★

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    6. Tina

      October 26, 2022 at 8:28 pm

      This turned out so so good! The custard was incredibly rich. My family just loved it.

      ★★★★★

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    7. Julianna

      November 01, 2022 at 8:15 pm

      This was oh so good.

      ★★★★★

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    8. Amber K.

      November 06, 2022 at 10:04 pm

      I thought that the pie was terrific.

      ★★★★★

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    9. Jon

      November 13, 2022 at 10:42 pm

      It kind of tasted like creme brûlée. So good.

      ★★★★★

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