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Old-Fashioned Cream Pie

This classic cream pie is your ticket to a nostalgic dessert filled with silky custard and a buttery crust.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 9-inch unbaked pie shell
  • cups granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups whole milk warmed
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large egg yolks lightly beaten
  • Freshly grated nutmeg optional garnish
  • Whipped cream for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and place the unbaked pie shell on a baking sheet.
  2. In a blender, combine sugar, flour, and salt. Pulse briefly to mix.
  3. With the blender running on low, slowly pour in the warm milk until the mixture is smooth and frothy.
  4. Add melted butter, vanilla, and egg yolks. Blend just until fully incorporated—do not overmix.
  5. Pour the custard into the pie shell. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until the center is set but still jiggles slightly.
  6. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for 1 hour, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  7. Before serving, dust with grated nutmeg and top with a dollop of whipped cream.
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