Classic Cream Pie

Indulge in the timeless elegance of a Classic Cream Pie, a silky-smooth dessert that combines a rich, velvety custard filling with a perfectly pre-baked pie crust. This easy-to-follow recipe creates a luscious blend of whole milk, egg yolks, and vanilla, thickened to perfection and topped with fluffy whipped cream for a delightful finish. A sprinkle of nutmeg adds a subtle, aromatic touch, making this pie an irresistible treat for any occasion. Ready in just 35 minutes of hands-on prep and cooking time, this homemade classic is the perfect centerpiece for family gatherings or holiday celebrations. Serve it chilled for a refreshingly creamy bite that melts in your mouth!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 Pre-baked pie crust
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup Cornstarch
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 3 cups Whole milk
• 4 Egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Whipped cream
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized heavy saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt.

Step 2

Gradually add the milk to the sugar mixture, whisking continuously until smooth.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and continue to whisk the mixture. Bring it to a gentle boil while stirring constantly until the mixture thickens significantly. This should take about 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, lightly beat the egg yolks.

Step 5

Once the milk mixture has thickened, remove it from the heat. Gradually add 1 cup of the hot milk mixture into the beaten yolks, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.

Step 6

Return the egg mixture back to the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the custard mixture becomes very thick, about 2 more minutes.

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the unsalted butter and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and smooth.

Step 8

Pour the hot custard into the pre-baked pie crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 9

Allow the pie to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then transfer it to the refrigerator to set for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight.

Step 10

Before serving, top the pie with whipped cream and sprinkle with nutmeg, if desired.

Step 11

Slice and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1144.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2168.8

Total Fat 107.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 49.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 930.2mg	0%
Sodium 1373.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 263.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g	0%
Total Sugars 193.5g
Protein 41.7g	0%

Vitamin D 419.3IU	0%
Calcium 1039.2mg	0%
Iron 4.1mg	0%
Potassium 1301.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.2%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 48.1%