Egg Custard Pie

This very old recipe has a small amount of milk and a bit of flour stirred into the custard, so it bakes up more dense than a traditional custard. And the nutmeg adds a wonderful flavor to this heavier baked pie. Serve warm or cold with whipped cream.

• Calories: 313 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup milk
• 3 eggs
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup butter, melted
• 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake pie shell at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 5 minutes. Set aside.

Step 2

Combine melted butter or margarine, sugar, flour, milk, vanilla, and nutmeg. Add beaten eggs, and blend well. Pour filling into partially baked pie shell.

Step 3

Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 45 to 55 minutes, or until an inserted knife comes out clean. Do not overcook.