French Custard Pie Recipe
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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Servings: 8 slices
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
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add eggs and whisk until smooth. Pour in milk, cream, and vanilla. Mix until fully combined.
- Cover and chill the batter for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a 7.5-inch round pan with parchment paper.
- Stir the batter and pour into the pan. Top with sliced apples.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes or until custard is set.
- Let cool in pan for 15–20 minutes, then remove and cool completely. Chill before slicing for best results.