How to Make Custard Pie

The first custard pies were made during the Middle Ages by Ancient Romans. By the late 19th century its popularity and demand rose. Custard pie competitions throughout the U.S. have constantly promoted good tasting pies.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. 
    

   INGREDIENT LIST
   9 inch unbaked pie crust
   4 eggs fully beaten
   1/3 teaspoon salt
   1/4 teaspoon brown sugar
   3/4 cup white sugar
   (You may substitute half with splenda)
   1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
   1 egg white
   2 1/2 cups scalded milk
   1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
   4 drops yellow food coloring(opitional)

2. 
    

   Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (205 degrees Celcius)
   
   Use a batter to mix eggs, white sugar, brown sugar, salt and vanilla. Blend scalded milk and fully stir. For more yellow coloring, add upto four drops of food coloring.
   
   Make sure pie pan is lined evenly with pastry. Brush egg whites onto the bottom and side of pastry shell. This will help block excess moisture from seeping into pastry.
   
   Evenly pour custard mixture into pie crust, and spread nutmeg on custard.

3. 
    

   Bake for 25 to 35 minutes. Insert a knife near center of pie, if it comes out clean, the pie is done.

[sweetcitygirl]

on 11/29/2009 It sounds better than cheesecake, have to try this and real soon!! Thanks for posting 5*'s!!

[kittykat3]

on 11/27/2009 Sounds yummy. Great tips on how to make custard pie. 5*

[gputscher]

on 11/26/2009 Your recipe on How to Make Custard Pie sounds great.I will have to try. 5*

[Bambimorgan]

on 11/26/2009 Sounds delicious!

[saucywriter]

on 11/26/2009 I love custard, & this sounds delicious. The fact that you could elicit that effect immediately after an enormous Thanksgiving dinner is a true tribute. 5*