French Vanilla Custard Pie |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This delicous and comforting pie can be quite elegant served with fresh fruit and whipped cream. Skip the crust and bake it in ramekins for simple French Custard! %) Ingredients:
crust |
11/4 c all purpose flour |
2 tbsp sugar |
1/ tsp salt |
1/2 c unsalted butter, chilled, cubed |
2 tbsp water |
custard |
4 lg eggs slightly beaten |
1/4 tsp salt |
21/2 c scalded milk |
1/2 c white sugar |
1 tsp vanilla |
pinch of nutmeg |
Directions:
1. Pulse flour, sugar, salt and butter in processor until crumbly.
2. Gradually add water and pulse to bind.
3. Knead and roll out on pie plate. Flute edges if you like.
4. Heat milk over medium until tiny bubbles form around the edges.
5. In a separate bowl beat eggs, sugar, salt and vanilla.
6. Gradually stir in scalded milk. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
7. Bake at 350 degress for 35 to 40 minutes until set.
8. Cool and serve.
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