Description
A comforting egg pie that is beginner-friendly and forgiving, with a creamy custard filling and a self-formed crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 stick margarine (1/2 cup)
- 1 cup shredded coconut (optional for Coconut Pie)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (optional for Chocolate Pie)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly spray a 9- or 10-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray.
- Melt the margarine and let it cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until lightened in color.
- Add the flour and whisk until there are no dry pockets.
- Slowly pour in the milk and vanilla, whisking to keep the batter smooth. Add the melted margarine and incorporate fully.
- If using, fold in shredded coconut or any other optional mix-ins.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pie plate.
- Bake for approximately 1 hour, checking for doneness around 50 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and cool at room temperature for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
This pie can be served warm or chilled. It benefits from chilling overnight to let the flavors meld and texture firm up.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: custard pie, egg pie, easy dessert, beginner baking