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Ingredients
| 2% milk: 2 cups |
| eggs: 3 |
| granulated sugar: 1/2 cup |
| salt: 1/4 tsp |
| vanilla extract: 1 tsp |
| whole nutmeg: 1/4 tsp |
| 9" pie shells: 1 shell |
Mom's Custard Pie
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Prep Time
10 min -
Cook Time
30 min -
Servings
1 serving(s)
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- Prepare pie shell and chill thoroughly, at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Scald milk in double-boiler or in microwave.
- In separate bowl, whisk eggs a little, then add sugar and salt and stir.
- Add scalded milk, stirring constantly. Stir in vanilla and nutmeg and pour into chilled pie shell.
- Bake 25-30 minutes or until all but about an inch in the center is set. Be careful not to overcook.
- Cool completely before cutting.
- NOTE: This recipe works best made by hand, not with a mixer.