Easy Egg Custard Pie Recipe to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

With a crumbly base and just the right amount of sweetness, this egg custard tart recipe will win your and your family’s hearts in no time. Don’t let the name intimidate you! The recipe is very easy to follow, and if you follow the instructions precisely, the dessert will turn out delicious and absolutely perfect every time.

However, prepare the egg custard tart a day or at least a few hours before serving so that the custard can cool completely. You can store the egg custard tart for up to 3 days in the refrigerator and enjoy a slice whenever you want, either cold, at room temperature, or warm (by reheating it for a few seconds in the microwave).

Ingredients

For baking

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

• ¾ cup white sugar

• 1 large egg

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

For the egg custard filling

• 4 eggs

• ½ cup white sugar

• 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract

• 2 cups of milk

• 1 pinch of ground nutmeg, or to taste

Preparation

To make the pastry

1. To make the egg custard pie crust, first beat the butter, sugar and egg in a bowl until creamy.

2. Stir in the flour to form a dough. Use your hands to knead it at the end.

3. Once the dough is formed, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface and place it in a well-greased pie dish, covering the bottom and sides.

To make the egg custard filling

1. To make the egg custard tart filling, beat the eggs and sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer until well combined.

2. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.

3. Gradually stir in the milk until completely incorporated.

4. Pour custard mixture over crust and sprinkle with nutmeg.

5. Bake in a preheated 400 degree Fahrenheit oven until custard is set and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean (about 45 minutes).

6. Remove the egg custard tart from the oven and let it cool completely for 1 to 2 hours before serving.

Cut a slice and enjoy the delicious egg custard tart after meals or with tea. You can even place the pastry crust in individual bowls instead of making one large pie. If you want to skip the pastry, it will still be delicious because the egg custard will melt in your mouth. Pour your usual egg custard into individual ramekin bowls and bake until cooked through. If you have a blowtorch, you can flambé the top of your egg custard to add an extra oomph to your dessert.

You can use pumpkin spice instead of nutmeg. Alternatively, you can add slices of fresh fruit like peaches or strawberries to make it more delicious. Sprinkling brown sugar on top of the egg custard tart and caramelizing it with a blowtorch is also a great idea. This will make the egg custard tart more presentable and add a bit of crunch. And if you’re worried that the pie won’t set, you can try adding a little corn flour to the mixture to set it while baking.

So when do you prepare this delicious egg custard tart for your loved ones? Let us know in the comments section below if your family loved it as much as we did. If you have any tips and tricks, share them to help other moms who are trying their hand at baking.

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