Pioneer Woman Egg Custard Pie
Pioneer Woman Egg Custard Pie is a traditional British dessert. It is made with a sweet pastry crust, custard filling and usually a layer of meringue topping. This is a classic recipe for a delicious pie that's perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
For The Crust
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (very cold)
- 1/4 cup cold water
For The Filling
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 tablespoon salted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
For The Crust
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
- Combine the butter with the flour and, using a pastry cutter, cut the butter into the flour mixture until a variety of crumbs appear.
- Stir the flour and water together until the dough ball forms. Add more water if necessary.
- Be sure to knead the dough quickly to bring it together, and do not worry if there is still some flour left.
- Roll the dough into a ball after taking it out of the bowl. Wrap the ball tightly in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for 45-55 minutes to rest.
For The Filling
- Melt the butter and milk in a medium pot over medium-low heat. Cool the mixture to room temperature once the butter has melted.
- Mix eggs, sugar, flour, nutmeg, vanilla, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Fold in the milk/butter mixture until well combined.
To Assemble
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Remove the dough from the fridge, add a little flour to a working surface or clean the counter and place it there.
- Put the dough in the pie plate and roll it out quickly with a rolling pin to a thickness of 1/4 to 1/3 inch.
- Line it with parchment paper and add pie weights. Allow the crust to bake for ten minutes.
- Take the pie crust out of the oven and reduce the heat to 325 degrees.
- Pour the egg custard filling into the pie crust, brush the crust with egg wash, and bake for about 45 to 55 minutes until the pie jiggles.
- Garnish with additional nutmeg before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 282kcal