Indulge in the creamy goodness of American Custard Pie with a flaky crust that melts in your mouth. This classic dessert is perfect for any occasion and will leave your guests wanting more.
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch pie crust, pre-baked
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cups milk
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Ground nutmeg for garnish
Directions
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in milk until smooth.
- Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
- Remove from heat. Gradually stir about 1 cup of hot mixture into beaten eggs. Return all to saucepan.
- Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 2 minutes longer.
- Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and salt.
- Pour into pre-baked pie shell. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
- Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate until serving.
Interesting Facts
Custard pies have been enjoyed in America since the 19th century.
American Custard Pie is a popular dessert at Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings.
The creamy texture of custard comes from the combination of eggs and milk.