Custard Pie With Praline Sauce
This delicious custard pie is rich and creamy, perfectly complemented by a sweet and crunchy praline sauce. Ideal as a dessert for any gathering, this pie combines classic flavors with a delightful topping that will impress your guests.
Equipment
- 1 9-inch pie dish
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 saucepan
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 1 premade pie crust 9-inch
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the premade pie crust into the pie dish and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Gradually add the whole milk, vanilla extract, and salt to the egg mixture, whisking until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture into the prepared pie crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the filling is set and lightly golden.
- While the pie is baking, prepare the praline sauce. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Stir in the brown sugar and heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil. Continue to stir until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and add the pecans and vanilla extract, stirring to combine.
- Allow the pie to cool for a few minutes after baking, then drizzle the warm praline sauce over the top.
- Serve slices of the custard pie warm or at room temperature, garnished with extra praline sauce if desired.
Notes
For a smoother custard, you can strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve before pouring it into the pie crust.
Feel free to add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the custard mixture for an extra flavor boost.
Store any leftover praline sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator; it can be reheated and used on other desserts as well.