Creamy Caramel Custard Pie

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Caramel Custard Pie is pure dessert heaven—where silky smooth custard meets rich caramel for a luscious, melt-in-your-mouth experience. Wrapped in a golden, flaky crust and crowned with drizzles of buttery caramel, each slice feels like a special occasion. It’s perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or any time you want a sweet showstopper that turns heads and melts hearts.

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Ingredients

For the Crust
Pre-made pie crust or shortcrust pastry 1 (9-inch)
Finely chopped pecans or walnuts (optional) 1/4 cup
For the Caramel Custard Filling
Eggs 3 large
Granulated sugar 1 cup
Brown sugar (packed) 1/2 cup
Heavy cream or half-and-half 1 cup
Milk 1/2 cup
Salt 1/2 teaspoon
Pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
Caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade) 1/2 cup
For the Topping
Caramel sauce For drizzling
Whipped cream (optional) To taste
Toasted pecans or flaked coconut (optional) For garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven
Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish. If using homemade crust, roll it out and press into the dish. Sprinkle chopped nuts onto the base if you’re adding crunch.

2. Whisk the filling
In a large bowl, combine eggs, both sugars, cream, milk, salt, and vanilla. Whisk until silky smooth, then stir in the caramel sauce until evenly blended.

3. Fill the pie
Pour the custard mixture into the prepared crust, smoothing it out with a spatula.

4. Bake with care
Place the pie dish on a baking sheet to catch drips. Bake for 45–50 minutes, until the center is just set but still slightly wobbly. Midway through, cover the crust edges with foil to prevent over-browning.

5. Cool and chill
Once baked, let the pie cool completely on a wire rack. Then chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours to let the custard set fully.

6. Serve in style
Just before serving, drizzle with extra caramel and top with whipped cream, toasted nuts, or coconut for extra flair.

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