Custard pie
A pie with a filling of eggs, milk or cream and sugar that bakes into a smooth, set custard inside the crust.
- Cakes, cookies, pastries and baked goods
Custard pies include plain egg custard, pumpkin, sweet potato, buttermilk and chess pies. The crust is often partly blind-baked first so it doesn't go soggy.
Bake until the edges are set and the center still jiggles slightly; the filling finishes setting as it cools. A knife inserted near the center should come out clean. Overbaking makes the filling crack or weep.
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LE TAUCI 9-Inch Ceramic Pie DishEven heat for a crisp bottom crust, pretty enough to serve in.See it on Amazon
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Written by VanillaGoods in our own words from these sources. Last reviewed October 15, 2026.
- Custard pie (Q5196292), Wikidata