Name: Easy & Creamy Caramel Custard Pie Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons cane sugar; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 2/3 cup canola oil; 3 tablespoons whole milk; 1/4 cup light brown sugar; 1/4 cup cane sugar; 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 3 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon caramel extract; 1 3/4 cups whole milk; 3 tablespoons cane sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Description

A classic homemade pie featuring a simple press-in crust, a sweet brown sugar layer, and a creamy, smooth caramel custard filling, all baked to perfection.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cane sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
2/3 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons whole milk
For the Brown Sugar Layer:
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup cane sugar
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
For the Custard Filling:
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon caramel extract
1 3/4 cups whole milk
3 tablespoons cane sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

Step 1: Pre-heat the oven to 350° F.
Step 2: To make the crust, mix together 2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons cane sugar, and salt in a bowl.
Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together the canola oil and 3 tablespoons of whole milk.
Step 4: Add the oil mixture to the dry ingredients and stir with a fork until the flour is all moistened.
Step 5: Press the dough evenly into an un-greased 9-inch pie plate, covering the bottom and the sides
Step 6: In a small bowl, mix the light brown sugar, 1/4 cup cane sugar, and 2 teaspoons flour together for the sugar layer.
Step 7: Lightly press the brown sugar mixture into the bottom and sides of the crust.
Step 8: For the filling, mix together the eggs, vanilla extract, caramel extract, 1 3/4 cups whole milk, 3 tablespoons sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl until well blended but not frothy.
Step 9: Pour the egg mixture into the prepared pie crust.
Step 10: Sprinkle the top of the pie with the ground nutmeg.
Step 11: Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 12: Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.

Notes

Use a pie shield to keep the edges of your crust from burning.
The pie may sink slightly as it cools; this is normal.
Store the pie in the refrigerator. For best results, chill overnight before serving.
Serve alone or with whipped cream and fresh fruit.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American