CUSTARD PIE

INGREDIENTS

• 3 Eggs
• 3/4 cup Sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 2 cups whole Milk
• 1 cup Half-and-Half
• 1 tablespoon  Vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg

DIRECTIONS
See Perfect Pie Pastry recipe and prepare for crust.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

• Scald the milk and half-and-half.
• Mix together the eggs, sugar, salt and vanilla and add the hot milk.
• Pour through a fine strainer and into the pie shell.
• Grate nutmeg over the top of the filling.
• Bake for 10 minutes on the bottom rack at 400 degrees F.
• Move to the middle rack and reduce the heat to 325 degrees F.
• Bake for approximately 25 minutes, or until pie is almost set.
• It will continue to cook after it is taken out of the oven.
• Cool on a rack. 

Serving Suggestion: 

Serve with whipped cream and berries for a fresh fruit twist.

Preparation Time: about 1 hour
Serves 6 -8

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