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Old-Fashioned Egg Custard Pie Recipe

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March 17, 2016 by Rhonda Leave a Comment

This old-fashioned egg custard pie recipe is handed down from my great-grandmother. It’s an easy pie to make with a sweet, silky texture. It’s sure to be a family pleasing addition to any meal.

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Are you a custard lover or a custard hater? I’ve never found anyone in the middle of the road on the subject of egg custard pie. There are some people who prefer it warm to cold. My husband prefers it cold. Personally, I like it either way!  

Growing up, I never realized we had egg custard pie so often because there were so many eggs. I just always thought it was one of our family favorites. Ma Horton was known for her pies and cookie making. She taught my grandmother in turn she taught me. 

There is something comforting about the taste and texture of egg custard pie to me. I can almost smell it as the deliciousness wafts from Granny’s kitchen mixed with the smell of coffee and bacon from breakfast. My fondness for the pie could come from the memories I subconsciously associate with it. Of course, it could also be the deliciousness of Ma Horton’s recipe.  Maybe even both! Either way, it is one of our favorites.

My youngest son was the only one of the boys who joined me in my delight in this delicacy. He would often say, “Mama, will you make you and me a pie?” I knew what he meant. He loved to have it for breakfast and so do I!

Egg custard pie is a good way to use up some of the spring and summer abundance your girls are giving you. Funny how so much of life happens around us when we’re children and not until we’re grown and carrying on the traditions do we realize there were some practical reasons behind their actions.

I should say this recipe is supposed to make eight servings…I must guiltily say this isn’t usually the case here unless we have company.  You may have better control than me.

Old-Fashioned Egg Custard Pie Recipe

Begin by preparing your favorite pie crust recipe. If you don’t have a favorite recipe, try mine.

Prep time: 15 min            Bake time: 35 to 45 min           I use a 9” deep-dish pie pan

Ingredients:

6 eggs

1/2 cup of sugar

2 2/3 cups milk

2 teaspoons vanilla

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/8 teaspoon allspice (optional) – we enjoy it in the pie.

Instructions:

1. Move your oven rack to the lowest position and preheat your oven to 450°

2. Using a wire whisk and a medium bowl, or electric mixer on medium, mix the eggs until well blended.

3. Next, add the milk and sugar and blend well. Then add the vanilla, real salt, and spices and mix well.

4. It’s a good idea to place your pastry-lined pie plate on the oven rack and then pour the filling into it. This helps prevent any spilling. I also place a baking sheet under the pie while it cooks, just in case.

5. Bake at 450 for 20 minutes

6. Reduce the oven temperature to 350° and continue baking for 10 to 20 minutes. Check every 5 minutes until a knife inserted halfway between the center and edge comes out clean.

egg-custard-pie

If you want to enjoy a warm slice, let the pie sit on a cooling rack for 15 – 20 minutes before slicing. Like I said we like it both ways, but J prefers his warm. Cover and refrigerate any pie you have left. This is of course assuming you have some left. Chilled pie is very nice, especially with hot coffee! 

If you prefer a chilled egg custard pie, let the pie sit for 15 minutes on your cooling rack. After 15 minutes, cover the pie and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. 

If you’ve never had egg custard pie before, you’re in for a treat. Remember, a warm egg custard pie will be less firm than a chilled one so the texture of the two is slightly different.

slice of old-fashioned egg custard pie on a blue willow plate

Old-Fashioned Egg Custard Pie Recipe

This old-fashioned egg custard pie recipe is handed down from my great-grandmother. It's an easy pie to make with a sweet, silky texture. It's sure to be a family pleasing addition to any meal."
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
extra cooking time if not done after 35 minutes. Check every 5 minutes until done.: 5 mins
Servings: 6 8 if you want smaller slices
Calories: 199kcal
Ingredients
Ingredients
  • 6 eggs -
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 ⅔ cups milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice - optional – we enjoy it in the pie.
Instructions
Instructions
  • Move your oven rack to lowest position and preheat your oven to 450°
  • Using a wire whisk and a medium bowl, or electric mixer on medium, mix the eggs until well blended.
  • Next, add the milk and sugar and blend well. Then add the vanilla, salt, and spices and mix well.
  • It’s a good idea to place your pastry lined pie plate on the oven rack and then pour the filling into it. This helps prevent any spilling. I also place a baking sheet under the pie while it cooks, just in case.
  • Bake at 450 for 20 minutes
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 350° and continue baking for 10 to 20 minutes. Check every 5 minutes until a knife inserted halfway between the center and edge comes out clean.

Notes

If you want to enjoy a warm slice, let the pie sit on a cooling rack for 15 – 20 minutes before slicing.
Cover and refrigerate any pie you have left. This is of course assuming you have some left. Chilled pie is very nice, especially with hot coffee!
If you prefer a chilled egg custard pie, let the pie sit for 15 minutes on your cooling rack. After 15 minutes, cover the pie and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
If you’ve never had egg custard pie before, I believe you’re in for a treat. Remember, a warm egg custard pie will be less firm than a chilled one so the texture of the two is slightly different.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Old-Fashioned Egg Custard Pie Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
199
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
175
mg
58
%
Sodium
 
400
mg
17
%
Potassium
 
208
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
22
g
7
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
22
g
24
%
Protein
 
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
 
414
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
149
mg
15
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Old-Fashioned Egg Custard Pie
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