Grandma's Egg Custard Pie

This custard pie recipe is a blue ribbon winner thanks to a sweet, creamy custard that bakes up perfectly and a crust that stays flaky and delicious.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 252 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

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.