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Old Fashioned Custard Pie

Deliciously Creamy Old Fashioned Custard Pie to Savor

This Old Fashioned Custard Pie is a delightful dessert featuring a smooth filling and a buttery cookie crust, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 4 large Eggs plus 1 yolk for extra creaminess
  • 1 cup Milk whole milk preferred
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream can substitute with half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup Sugar granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves optional
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract or paste
For the Oatmeal Cookie Crust
  • 1 cup Oats
  • 1/2 cup Butter softened
  • 1/4 cup Sugar granulated sugar
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 1 pinch Salt

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • whisk
  • Pie plate
  • Fine sieve

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Cream ½ cup of softened butter and ¼ cup of granulated sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
  2. Add in one egg yolk and one teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  3. Gradually incorporate 1 cup of flour, 1 cup of oats, and a pinch of salt, forming a soft dough.
  4. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  5. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Press the dough into a 9-inch pie plate and prick the bottom.
  6. Par-bake the crust for 12-15 minutes until golden brown, then let cool slightly.
  7. In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of milk and 1 cup of heavy cream. Warm until small bubbles form.
  8. Whisk together four eggs, ½ cup of sugar, one teaspoon of vanilla extract, and spices in a bowl.
  9. Slowly pour the warm milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking continuously.
  10. Strain the custard through a fine sieve into the cooled pie crust.
  11. Lower oven temperature to 325°F and bake for 40-50 minutes until the center is set.
  12. Let the pie cool at room temperature for 2 hours, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Notes

This Old Fashioned Custard Pie can be prepared in advance and enjoyed chilled or at room temperature.