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Old Fashioned Custard Pie

Old Fashioned Custard Pie That’ll Comfort Your Soul

This Old Fashioned Custard Pie features a creamy filling in a crispy oatmeal cookie crust, perfect for family gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Custard Filling
  • 3 large Eggs Provide structure and stability
  • 1.5 cups Whole Milk Preferred for creaminess
  • 0.5 cups Heavy Cream Adds luxurious texture
  • 0.75 cups Granulated Sugar Brings sweetness
  • to taste Nutmeg and Cinnamon Adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract Use high-quality for best flavor
For the Oatmeal Cookie Crust
  • 1 cup Oats Add texture to the crust
  • 0.5 cups Brown Sugar For richer sweetness
  • 0.5 cups Butter Softened
  • a pinch Salt Enhances flavors
For Optional Praline Sauce
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans For crunch
  • 0.5 cups Brown Sugar Adds sticky sweetness
  • 0.25 cups Corn Syrup For sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For buttery flavor
  • 0.25 cups Heavy Cream For smooth texture

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Medium saucepan
  • Pie Pan
  • Whisk
  • fine-mesh sieve

Method
 

Prepare the Crust
  1. Cream together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in egg yolk and vanilla extract. Gradually incorporate flour, oats, and salt, forming a dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
Par-bake the Crust
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Press chilled dough into a pie pan, poke holes with a fork, and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.
Scald Milk & Cream
  1. In a saucepan, combine milk and cream. Heat until bubbles form around the edges but do not boil, stirring occasionally.
Whisk Eggs & Combine
  1. Whisk together eggs and sugar in a mixing bowl until pale. Add vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Gradually temper by adding warm milk and cream, whisking continuously.
Strain Custard
  1. Pour custard mixture through a sieve into the prepared crust to remove lumps.
Bake
  1. Lower oven to 325°F. Bake pie for 40-45 minutes, until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly. Toothpick should come out mostly clean.
Cool
  1. Let pie cool at room temperature for 2 hours. Then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Prepare Praline Sauce (optional)
  1. In a saucepan, combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter over medium-low heat. Stir until melted. Add heavy cream and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
Garnish
  1. Drizzle warm praline sauce over chilled pie before serving. Garnish with fresh berries or a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Using room temperature ingredients ensures better texture. Avoid overmixing the crust to keep it flaky. Strain the custard for a smooth filling.

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