Oh yes šš„§ Letās do a classic Southern-style custard pieāsimple, creamy, and comforting.
š„§ Classic Southern Custard Pie
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
Filling
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- Optional: ¼ tsp nutmeg or cinnamon for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare crust: Place pie crust in a 9-inch pie pan. Crimp edges if desired.
- Mix custard: In a bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Pour into crust: Carefully pour mixture into pie shell.
- Optional topping: Sprinkle lightly with nutmeg or cinnamon.
- Bake: 45ā55 minutes, until custard is just set (center should slightly jiggle).
- Cool: Let cool to room temp, then refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
Tips for Success š
- Donāt overbakeācustard continues to set while cooling.
- Use whole milk for rich, creamy texture.
- Serve chilled or at room temp with a dollop of whipped cream.
If you want, I can also give a southern-style twist like adding bourbon, vanilla bean, or a touch of caramelātakes it from classic to āsignature Juicy Jayās Kitchenā level.
Do you want me to do that?