Ingredients
🟡 For the Crust (Base)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cold butter (cut into cubes)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 2–3 tablespoons cold water
- Pinch of salt
👉 Shortcut: You can use store-bought pie crust.
🥛 For the Custard Filling
- 2 cups milk (full fat is best)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
✨ For the Top (Optional but recommended)
- 1–2 tablespoons sugar (for caramelized top)
- Powdered sugar or coconut (for garnish)
🍽️ Equipment
- Pie dish (20–24 cm)
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Oven
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
🥣 Step 1: Prepare the Crust
In a bowl:
- Mix flour, sugar, and salt
- Add cold butter and rub with fingers until crumbly
Add:
- Egg yolk and cold water
- Mix until dough forms
👉 Don’t overmix!
- Wrap dough and chill for 30 minutes
🧑🍳 Step 2: Shape & Pre-bake
- Roll out dough
- Place into pie dish
- Press gently and trim edges
Prick with a fork
Bake at 180°C for 10–12 minutes
👉 This prevents soggy crust.
🥛 Step 3: Make the Custard Filling
In a bowl:
- Whisk eggs + sugar
- Add cornstarch and flour
- Mix well
Heat milk + cream (don’t boil)
👉 Slowly pour warm milk into egg mixture while whisking (important!)
Add vanilla + salt
🔥 Step 4: Assemble & Bake
- Pour custard into crust
- Sprinkle sugar on top
Bake at 170°C for 35–45 minutes
👉 Ready when:
- Center slightly jiggles
- Top becomes golden brown
🧊 Step 5: Cool Down
- Let cool at room temperature
- Then refrigerate for 2–3 hours
👉 This gives the perfect creamy texture.
🔪 Step 6: Serve
- Slice like in the image
- Sprinkle coconut or powdered sugar
💡 Tips for Perfect Custard Pie
✔️ Don’t Overbake
If overbaked → becomes rubbery
Perfect custard = soft & creamy
✔️ Use Warm Milk Trick
Prevents eggs from scrambling
✔️ Chill Before Cutting
Gives clean slices like photo
🍫 Variations
1. Coconut Custard Pie
- Add ½ cup shredded coconut
2. Lemon Custard
- Add lemon zest + juice
3. Caramel Top
- Add sugar + torch for brûlée effect
🧊 Storage
- Fridge: 3–4 days
- Cover well
🍴 Serving Ideas
- With coffee ☕
- With tea 🫖
- After dinner dessert
🧠 Why This Dessert Is Loved
- Super creamy texture
- Simple ingredients
- Budget-friendly
- Classic taste
It’s the kind of dessert that feels homemade and nostalgic ❤️
❤️ Final Words
This pie is:
- Easy ✔️
- Delicious ✔️
- Looks amazing ✔️