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Creamy Pear Custard Pie

Creamy Pear Custard Pie That Melts in Your Mouth

Experience the delightful flavors of Creamy Pear Custard Pie that perfectly balance juicy pears with silky vanilla custard.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pie
  • 4 Firm Pears Opt for Bartlett, Anjou, or Bosc for best results.
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Use plant-based butter for a dairy-free version.
  • 3 Eggs Essential for custard's structure and creamy texture.
  • 3/4 cup Milk Plant-based milk works well for a dairy-free alternative.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt Enhances overall flavor, balancing sweetness.
  • 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the custard, making it delicious.
  • 1/3 cup All-Purpose Flour Provides structure to the custard filling.
  • 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract Adds a warm, aromatic flavor.
For Dusting
  • Powdered Sugar Dust on just before serving for an elegant presentation.
For Baking
  • Cooking Spray Prevents sticking in the pan.

Equipment

  • 9-inch round baking pan
  • Blender
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Pear Custard Pie
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly coat a 9-inch round baking pan with cooking spray.
  2. Thinly slice the firm pears and layer them evenly across the bottom of your prepared pan.
  3. In a blender, combine the melted unsalted butter, eggs, milk, kosher salt, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and pure vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
  4. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the arranged pears in the pan.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and the custard is set.
  6. Allow to cool for about 10-15 minutes on a wire rack, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use firm pears that yield slightly to pressure for best results. For a dairy-free option, substitute ingredients with plant-based alternatives.

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