Ingredients
Custard Pie Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup milk (whole or any milk of your choice)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For Garnish
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Fresh berries (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a muffin tin with paper liners to prevent sticking and facilitate easy removal of the pies.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, all-purpose flour, and baking powder until the mixture is smooth and combined. Then add milk, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Whisk everything together until the batter is fully blended and consistent.
- Pour into Muffin Tin: Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full to allow room for the pies to rise and prevent overflow during baking.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. Bake until the tops of the pies turn golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. During baking, a natural crust will form around the edges of each pie.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pies to cool in the tin for a few minutes to set properly. Then carefully remove them and dust the tops with powdered sugar. Garnish with fresh berries if desired, and serve.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest to get the best, most authentic lemon flavor; bottled lemon juice can be too artificial.
- Do not overfill the muffin cups; filling about ¾ full prevents the batter from overflowing during baking.
- Let the pies cool for a few minutes in the tin before removing, so they have time to set and maintain their shape.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
