Egg Custard Pie Recipe – Classic, Creamy Southern Comfort
A smooth, creamy Egg Custard Pie Recipe made with just a few simple ingredients. Baked to golden perfection, it’s a classic Southern dessert you’ll make again and again.
Ingredients
- 1 unbaked pie crust
- 1 cup sugar
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 3 cups whole milk, room temperature
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 9.5-inch pie pan.
- Place unbaked pie crust into the pan and press into shape.
- Whisk sugar, eggs, ¼ tsp nutmeg, and vanilla for 2 minutes.
- Add milk and whisk 3 more minutes until smooth.
- Pour mixture into pie shell evenly.
- Sprinkle ⅛ tsp nutmeg on top of custard.
- Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes, or until set.
- Let cool before slicing. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother texture.
Place a tray underneath if using a 9-inch pie plate.
Chilling overnight creates a firmer texture—great for slicing.