Creamy Caramel Custard Pie

Here’s a luscious, velvety Creamy Caramel Custard Pie that combines the silkiness of flan with the comfort of pie — perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or anytime you’re craving something rich and dreamy. 🍮🥧

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✨🥧 Creamy Caramel Custard Pie

🔹 What is it?

A buttery pie crust filled with a creamy vanilla custard, topped (or baked with) rich caramel. It’s like crème caramel meets pie, and it’s baked to golden, creamy perfection.

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📝 Ingredients:

For the Caramel:

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar

• 2 tbsp water

For the Custard Filling:

• 3 large eggs

• 1 can (14 oz / 400g) sweetened condensed milk

• 1 1/4 cups whole milk (or evaporated milk for extra richness)

• 1 tbsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

For the Crust:

• 1 9-inch pie crust, prebaked
  (homemade or store-bought; blind-bake it before adding the filling)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1️⃣ Make the Caramel:

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water.

2. Let cook without stirring until the mixture turns a deep amber color (about 6–8 minutes).

3. Carefully pour the hot caramel into the bottom of your prebaked pie crust. Tilt gently to spread it across the bottom. Let cool slightly.

📝 Tip: Be careful with hot caramel — it hardens quickly, so work fast.

2️⃣ Make the Custard:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.

2. Pour the custard mixture over the caramel layer in the pie crust.

3️⃣ Bake:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).

2. Place the pie on a baking sheet. Optionally, use a water bath for extra-smooth custard (place pie dish in a larger pan filled with 1 inch of hot water).

3. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until the center is just set but still has a slight jiggle.

4️⃣ Chill:

Let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best) to fully set.

5️⃣ Serve:

Top with whipped cream, a drizzle of caramel sauce, or a dusting of cinnamon if desired. Slice gently — the caramel may soften the crust a bit but adds incredible flavor.

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🥄 Optional Variations:

• Add a splash of rum or espresso to the custard for depth.

• Sprinkle toasted coconut or sea salt over the top before serving.

• Want a crustless version? Bake it like a classic flan in a dish without crust.

Would you like a no-bake or mini tart version of this recipe?