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Recipe For Egg Custard Pie

This creamy dessert combines rich flavors and a delightful texture with a perfectly crisp oatmeal cookie crust.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter At room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar Adds a rich caramel flavor.
  • 1 large egg yolk Provides richness to the custard filling.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances the overall flavor profile.
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Spoon and level for accuracy.
  • 3/4 cup rolled oats Gives the crust a delightful texture.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness in the pie.
  • 1 tablespoon water Helps bind the crust ingredients together.
  • 4 large eggs Essential for creating the custardy filling.
  • 1 large egg yolk Additional richness in the filling.
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream Contributes to the creaminess of the custard.
  • 1 1/4 cups whole milk Adds a lighter texture to the filling.
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar Sweetens up the custard beautifully.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or extract For an intense vanilla flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Warming spice.
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Warming spice.
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt Enhances flavor.
  • pinch ground cloves A touch more spice if desired.
  • 1 cup pecans Finely chopped for added crunch and flavor in the topping.
  • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar Sweetens the pecan topping.
  • 2 tablespoons dark corn syrup Helps bind and sweeten the topping.
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Adds richness to the pecan mixture.
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Enhances flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream For drizzling over pecans before baking.
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Extra flavor boost in the topping mixture.
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar For topping, gives a nice crunch when baked.

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the crust by mixing the butter, sugar, and oats with flour and salt.
  2. Press the crust mixture into a pie dish and bake until golden.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, milk, sugar, and spices until smooth.
  4. Pour the filling into the baked crust and bake until set.
  5. Let the pie cool before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

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