Ingredients
9-inch unbaked pie shell
4 large whole eggs (room temperature)
2 large extra egg yolks
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 3/4 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolks, sugar, salt, and nutmeg until smooth.
In a saucepan, scald milk over medium heat until small bubbles form around the edges (do not boil). Let cool slightly.
Slowly pour warmed milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to combine.
Stir in vanilla extract.
Pour egg mixture into the prepared pie shell.
Bake for 45–50 minutes, until the center is just set and the edges are no longer sloshing.
Cool completely (2 hours) in the oven with the door slightly ajar to prevent cracking. Chill before serving.
Notes
Use room-temperature eggs to prevent curdling.
A store-bought pie crust can be substituted, but homemade all-butter crusts preserve flakiness.
Nutmeg can be omitted or replaced with a light cinnamon sprinkle.
Avoid cooling the pie rapidly to prevent weeping of the custard.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Classic American Cake Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 230mg