Classic Custard Pie With Nutmeg
This delicious classic custard pie is a perfect combination of eggs, milk, and nutmeg. For the best results, partially bake the pie shell, then fill.
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- Serves: 8 persons
Ingredients
- For the Pastry
- 5 ½ounces (or 1 1/4 cups) all-purpose flour
- ½teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1 teaspoon sugar (scant)
- 8tablespoons butter (chilled, cut in small pieces)
- 4to 6 tablespoons water (with ice)
- For the Pie Filling
- 2 ½cups milk
- 4large eggs (lightly beaten)
- ⅔cup granulated sugar
- ¼teaspoon salt
- ¼teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1teaspoon vanilla extract