Once you taste this pie you'll know why this is a blue ribbon winner. The custard is sweet and creamy and bakes up perfectly. The crust stays flaky and delicious. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Calories
252 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
Step 2
Mix together eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Stir well. Blend in the scalded milk. For more yellow color, add few drops yellow food coloring.
Step 3
Line pie pan with pastry, and brush inside bottom and sides of shell with egg white to help prevent a soggy crust. Pour custard mixture into piecrust. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
Step 4
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on rack.
