Description
Homemade blueberry custard pie delivers classic comfort with silky filling and fresh berries. Sweet layers promise rich flavor and delightful texture you can savor slice by slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust (9-inch, unbaked)
- 2 cups (473 ml) fresh blueberries (or frozen)
- 3 large eggs, slightly beaten
- 1 cup (200 g) sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) evaporated milk
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 dash cinnamon
Instructions
- Pie Crust Preparation: Preheat oven to 400°F and puncture the unbaked pie crust with a fork to prevent air bubbles. Line with parchment paper and fill with ceramic weights or uncooked rice, then roast for 15 minutes to create a sturdy base. Remove weights and parchment, allowing the crust to set.
- Blueberry Distribution: Spread blueberries evenly across the cooled pastry shell, creating a uniform fruity foundation.
- Custard Creation: Whisk flour and sugar in a mixing bowl, gradually incorporating evaporated milk to form a smooth emulsion. Blend in beaten eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until achieving a velvety, lump-free consistency.
- Pie Assembly: Pour the custard mixture over the blueberries, ensuring complete and balanced coverage within the pie shell.
- Baking Process: Place the pie in the oven, initially roasting at 425°F for 15 minutes to establish a robust start. Reduce temperature to 350°F and continue baking for 35 minutes until the custard is set but still slightly wobbly when gently nudged.
- Cooling and Serving: Remove from oven and allow the pie to cool completely at room temperature, enabling the custard to solidify and flavors to meld before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Prevent Pie Crust Bubbles: Carefully pierce the unbaked crust with a fork and use ceramic weights or uncooked rice to maintain its shape during initial baking.
- Master Custard Texture: Whisk ingredients gradually and blend thoroughly to achieve a smooth, lump-free mixture that ensures a silky, luxurious consistency.
- Optimize Baking Temperatures: Start at 425°F for 15 minutes to create a robust foundation, then reduce to 350°F to complete baking without burning.
- Check Custard Doneness: Look for a slight wobble when gently nudged, indicating the perfect set – firm yet creamy, signaling the pie is ready to cool and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg