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French Custard Pie Recipe

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If you’ve never had a French custard pie before, this one’s a beautiful place to start. It’s soft, creamy, and just sweet enough
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 medium apples thinly sliced

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
  2. Add eggs and whisk until smooth. Pour in milk, cream, and vanilla. Mix until fully combined.
  3. Cover and chill the batter for 1 hour.
  4. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a 7.5-inch round pan with parchment paper.
  5. Stir the batter and pour into the pan. Top with sliced apples.
  6. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until custard is set.
  7. Let cool in pan for 15–20 minutes, then remove and cool completely. Chill before slicing for best results.

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