Spicy Custard Pie Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time55 Min
Ready In1 Hr 10 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Pastry for 9-inch pie shell
 Eggs4
 Sugar6 Tablespoon
 Salt1/4 Teaspoon
 Mace1/4 Teaspoon
 Pure vanilla extract1 Teaspoon
 Milk2 3/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Nutmeg - dash

Directions

GETTING READY
1 Line a 9-inch pie plate with pastry.
2 Preheat the oven to 450°Fahrenheit.

MAKING
3 In a bowl, break eggs; remove enough of one egg white to lightly brush the bottom of the pastry shell.
4 Lightly beat the eggs.
5 Blend in sugar, salt, mace, vanilla and milk, mixing well.
6 Into the pie shell, pour the custard; sprinkle top with nutmeg.
7 Bake in oven for 10 minutes.
8 Lower the heat to 300°Fahrenheit and bake for another 45 minutes or just until silver knife inserted in center of pie comes out clean.

SERVING
9 Serve warm.

TIP
Do not overbake as it makes custard watery.
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