Ingredients
Pie Crust
- One 9" frozen deep dish pie crust at room temperature
Filling
- 4 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 3/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 4 Tablespoons butter, melted
- 2¼ cups full-fat eggnog
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 4 Tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pie Crust: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place the frozen pie crust, still in its pan, on top to catch any drips. Prick small holes with a fork on the bottom and sides of the crust to prevent air bubbles. Optionally, fill with pie weights to keep the crust flat during baking. Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes until slightly set. Remove from oven but leave oven on.
- Make the Custard Filling: While the crust bakes, whisk cornstarch and granulated sugar together in a medium saucepan until smooth with no clumps. Stir in melted butter, eggnog, and nutmeg. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens to a smooth, pudding-like consistency, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla extract thoroughly.
- Assemble the Pie: Pour the custard filling into the partially baked pie crust, smoothing the surface evenly. Pour the melted butter topping evenly over the filling. In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon, then sprinkle this mixture liberally and evenly over the top of the pie.
- Bake and Broil: Bake the assembled pie for 25 minutes at 325°F. Once baking time is complete, switch the oven to broil and broil the pie for approximately 1 minute or until the topping is golden brown and bubbly. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Cool and Chill: Allow the pie to cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate the pie for at least 1 hour to let the custard set firmly before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the pie crust is fully thawed to avoid cracking during baking.
- Stir the custard continuously while cooking to prevent lumps or sticking to the pan.
- Keep a close eye during broiling as the topping can burn quickly.
- For best flavor and texture, chill the pie thoroughly before serving.
- Nutmeg adds classic flavor, but feel free to adjust spices to taste (such as adding cinnamon to the custard).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Pie
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
