Description
Rich caramel custard pie mingles French culinary elegance with homestyle comfort. Silky layers of creamy caramel embrace a buttery crust, inviting you to savor each luxurious spoonful of this timeless dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ¾ cups (414 ml) whole milk
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) cane sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon caramel extract
Seasoning and Spices:
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Calibrate the oven temperature to 350°F (177°C), ensuring an even heating environment for the pie.
- In a mixing vessel, amalgamate of all-purpose flour, of cane sugar, and a delicate pinch of salt until thoroughly combined.
- Separately whisk the vegetable oil and milk until they form a homogeneous liquid emulsion.
- Integrate the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients, using a fork to create a cohesive dough that maintains proper moisture throughout.
- Gently but firmly distribute the pastry dough across an ungreased 9-inch (23-centimeter) pie plate, ensuring uniform coverage and smooth edges.
- Craft a sugar layering by mixing brown sugar, cane sugar, and flour, then evenly dispersing this mixture across the crust’s surface.
- Construct the custard filling by thoroughly blending eggs, vanilla extract, caramel extract, milk, optional additional sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl until achieving a smooth, consistent texture.
- Meticulously transfer the custard mixture onto the prepared crust, taking care to prevent overflow and maintain an even distribution.
- Generously dust ground nutmeg across the surface to enhance the pie’s aromatic profile and flavor complexity.
- Position the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 45-60 minutes, periodically testing doneness by inserting a knife into the center – a clean withdrawal indicates complete cooking.
- Remove from oven and permit the pie to cool completely on a wire rack, allowing the custard to set and stabilize before slicing into elegant servings.
Notes
- Keep leftover pie refrigerated, covering tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil to maintain freshness for up to 3-4 days.
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting sugar levels in both crust and filling according to personal taste preferences.
- Enhance flavor complexity by using dark brown sugar instead of regular brown sugar for deeper caramel undertones.
- Ensure smooth custard texture by whisking eggs thoroughly and straining mixture before pouring into pie crust to remove any potential lumps.
- Prevent soggy bottom crust by pre-baking pie shell for 10 minutes before adding custard filling, creating a crisp foundation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 191 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 125 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 5.5 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg