Pear Custard Pie
This Pear Custard Pie is a delightful combination of sweet, juicy pears baked in a creamy, comforting custard filling. It’s the perfect dessert for any occasion, especially during the fall season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 3 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place pear slices evenly in the pre-made pie crust.
- In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, sugar, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the custard mixture over the pears in the pie crust.
- Dot the top of the custard with small pieces of butter.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the custard is set. If the crust starts to brown too quickly, cover the edges with foil.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
Serve warm or cold, with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Find it online: https://seasonedrecipe.com/pear-custard-pie/