Ingredients
For the Crust:
1 unbaked pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
For the Custard Filling:
2 cups whole milk or half-and-half
3 large eggs
¾ cup granulated sugar
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon salt
Pinch of ground nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and place your pie crust in a pie dish.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until smooth and pale.
3. Warm the milk slightly (not hot), then slowly whisk into the egg mixture.
4. Add vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg if using. Stir to combine.
5. Pour the custard mixture into the prepared pie crust.
6. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center jiggles slightly when shaken.
7. Remove from oven and cool completely at room temperature.
8. Chill for at least 2 hours for clean slices.
9. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Optionally garnish with whipped cream or cinnamon.
Notes
For a richer pie, use half-and-half instead of milk.
Strain the custard before pouring into crust for extra smoothness.
Do not overbake—the custard should jiggle slightly when done.
Let it cool fully before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 125mg