Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of this Egg Custard Pie, a classic dessert that combines a rich custard filling with a unique oatmeal cookie crust. This pie is perfect for any gathering, whether it’s a festive holiday dinner or a casual family get-together. Its silky smooth texture and inviting aroma from warming spices will fill your kitchen with comfort. Plus, you can easily customize it with toppings like fresh berries or praline sauce to suit your taste. Simple to prepare and make-ahead friendly, this recipe ensures a stress-free dessert experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1¼ cups heavy cream
- 1¼ cups whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- Rolled oats
- Vanilla extract
- Nutmeg
- Cinnamon
- Cloves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- For the crust, beat together butter and brown sugar until creamy. Mix in egg yolk and vanilla extract. Gradually add flour, oats, and salt to form dough; press into a pie dish.
- Pre-bake the crust for about 10 minutes until lightly golden.
- For the custard filling, whisk eggs in a bowl until frothy; stir in heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla bean paste, and spices.
- Pour custard mixture into the pre-baked crust.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Allow to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 115mg