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custard pie

custard pie

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A rich and delicious dessert, the custard-based flan is easy to make. It’s perfect for ending a meal.

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Recipe from Manchot, TouzaxA, Brunodesacacias~frwikibooks and 9 other contributors (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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Egg custard, also known as “pudding,” is a classic dessert made with a base of milk and eggs. Its smooth texture and mild flavor make it a popular dessert for people of all ages.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time30 min
  • Resting2 hr
  • Total2 hr 45 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$1.45 $0.36 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.70
  • $0.59
  • $0.11
  • $0.05

Prices from US supermarkets for 2 of 4 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Boil the milk with the added vanilla sugar.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar. ≈ 4 min
  3. Once the milk has been boiled, pour it slowly over the egg and sugar mixture, stirring gently until a smooth mixture is formed.
  4. If possible, sift the mixture and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  5. Pour une cuisson au micro-ondes et au four, verser le mélange dans un plat ou des ramekins adaptés.
  6. Place the dish in the microwave for 13 to 20 minutes, depending on the power setting, until the mixture appears to be set.
  7. Next, place the dish in the oven under the broiler for a few minutes to give the custard a golden-brown color.
  8. Cover the dish and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (do not put the dish in the refrigerator while it is still hot!).
  9. Consume within 24 hours
  10. Boil the milk with the added vanilla sugar.
  11. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar. ≈ 4 min
  12. Once the milk has been boiled, pour it slowly over the egg and sugar mixture, stirring gently until a smooth mixture is formed.
  13. If possible, sift the mixture and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  14. Pour une cuisson au four, verser le mélange dans un baking dish or individual ramekins.
  15. Place the ramekins in a dish filled with water (a bain-marie).
  16. Place the entire dish in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes, at a temperature of 120 °C (thermostat 4).
  17. Cover the dish and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (do not put the dish in the refrigerator while it is still hot!).
  18. Consume within 24 hours

The bill

custard pie

  • 4-6 eggs (depending on size)$0.70
  • 6 dl of milk$0.59
  • 100 g of powdered sugar$0.11
  • 1 packet of vanilla sugar (or 1 vanilla bean)$0.05

Total$1.45

that's $0.36 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 4-6 eggs (depending on size)
  • 6 dl of milk
  • 100 g of powdered sugar
  • 1 packet of vanilla sugar (or 1 vanilla bean)

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