Description
Delight in the comforting flavors of this Pear Custard Pie, a luscious dessert that perfectly balances the sweetness of pears with a creamy custard filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 firm pears of any variety cored
- peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup of unsalted butter melted
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for garnish
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray a pie dish with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter with the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract, whisking until well blended.
- Add the granulated sugar, flour, and kosher salt to the mixture, continuing to whisk until smooth.
- Arrange the sliced pears evenly in the prepared pie dish, then pour the custard mixture over the pears.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the custard is set and lightly golden on top.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar for serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider sprinkling cinnamon or nutmeg over the pears before pouring the custard. Serve warm or at room temperature for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: Pear Custard Pie, dessert recipe, pie recipe, American dessert, baking