Custard Pie Recipe | Prepped In 10 Minutes

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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. 

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!

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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:

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• Million dollar pie
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