Pear Custard Pie
A luscious pear custard pie featuring ripe pears in a creamy, spiced filling, perfect for cozy gatherings and dessert lovers seeking a comforting fruit tart.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Line the unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil.
- Bake at 450°F for 8 minutes. Remove the foil; bake an additional 3 minutes.
- Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
- Place the cubed, peeled pears in the prepared pastry shell.
- In a bowl, combine sugar, flour, and ground nutmeg.
- Whisk in eggs, 1/4 cup of cream, melted butter, grated lemon peel, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture over the pears in the pastry shell.
- Cover the edges loosely with foil to prevent over-browning.
- Bake for 50 minutes or until the filling is just set and jiggles slightly.
- Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for 1 hour.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
792
kcal
40% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).