Description
A refined dessert combining silky custard and a burnished nutty praline sauce, perfect for elegant dinner occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 9-inch pie dough, chilled (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 cups whole milk or 1 cup milk + 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for praline sauce)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed slightly
- 1 cup pecan halves, toasted and coarsely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks, lightly sweetened (optional)
- Extra toasted pecans for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll chilled pie dough to a 12-inch circle, fit into a 9-inch pan, trim and crimp edges. Chill for 20 minutes, then line with parchment and fill with pie weights. Bake for 15–18 minutes until edges are golden, then remove weights and bake for 5 more minutes until dry.
- Reduce oven to 325°F (160°C). Whisk eggs, sugar, and salt until pale. Warm milk and cream until steamy. Temper the eggs with warm milk, then return custard to pot. Add vanilla and nutmeg, strain to remove coagulated bits.
- Pour custard into baked shell, bake at 325°F (160°C) for 35–45 minutes until center jiggles slightly. Cool at room temperature, then chill for at least 4 hours.
- To make praline sauce, melt sugar over medium heat until deep amber. Add butter and whisk until incorporated. Carefully pour in warmed cream, whisk until smooth, then add pecans and simmer for 1–2 minutes.
- Slice pie with a warm knife, serve with warm praline sauce and optional whipped cream.
Notes
For best results, use room-temperature ingredients and strain the custard for an ultra-smooth texture. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg