Grandma's Egg Custard Pie

Grandma's Egg Custard Pie

This custard pie recipe is the 1999 American Pie Council’s National Pie Championship’s first place winner in the Custard Pie category.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Yield:
1 9-inch pie
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 ½ cups scalded milk
  • 3 drops yellow food coloring (Optional)
  • 1 (9 inch) frozen pie crust, thawed
  • 1 large egg white, beaten
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).

Step 2
Mix together eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl; stir well. Blend in scalded milk. Stir in 3 drops yellow food coloring for more color.

Step 3
Brush the bottom and sides of pie crust with beaten egg white to help prevent a soggy crust. Pour custard mixture into pie crust. Sprinkle with nutmeg.

Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

252
Calories
11g
Fat
33g
Carbs
6g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 252
% Daily Value *
Total Fat11g 13%
Saturated Fat3g 13%
Cholesterol76mg 25%
Sodium277mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate33g 12%
Dietary Fiber0g 1%
Total Sugars23g
Protein6g
Vitamin C0mg 1%
Calcium104mg 8%
Iron1mg 3%
Potassium172mg 4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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