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Recipe For Egg Custard Pie

Recipe For Egg Custard Pie
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Indulge in our delightful Recipe For Egg Custard Pie, a comforting treat that features a velvety custard filling enveloped in a crunchy oatmeal cookie crust. This pie is perfect for family gatherings or holiday celebrations, offering a sophisticated blend of creamy textures and warming spices like nutmeg and cinnamon. Optional praline topping adds an exciting twist, making each slice an irresistible delight. With straightforward steps and accessible ingredients, even novice bakers can create this classic dessert that will impress everyone at the table.

Ingredients

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  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature)
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 3/4 cup rolled oats
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1¼ cups heavy cream
  • 1¼ cups whole milk
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt (or table salt)
  • Pinch of ground cloves
  • 1 cup pecans (finely chopped)
  • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (plus more to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat together the unsalted butter and light brown sugar until creamy.
  3. Add in one egg yolk and vanilla extract; mix well.
  4. Gradually stir in the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, and salt until combined.
  5. Add water as needed to bring the dough together.
  6. Press the dough into a greased pie dish evenly across the bottom and up the sides. Prick with a fork to prevent bubbling.
  7. In another bowl, whisk together four eggs and one additional egg yolk until well blended.
  8. Stir in heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla bean paste (or extract), nutmeg, cinnamon, fine sea salt, and ground cloves until smooth.
  9. Pour the custard mixture into your prepared crust.
  10. Bake in preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
  11. Allow cooling completely before adding any toppings.
  12. In a saucepan over low heat, combine finely chopped pecans, brown sugar, corn syrup, unsalted butter, sea salt, cinnamon, heavy cream, and vanilla extract.
  13. Cook while stirring until everything is melted and combined well.
  14. Drizzle over cooled pie before serving or sprinkle with coarse sugar for added texture.

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