Tarte A Bouillie (French Custard Pie)

1. 1

   For crust, cream together sugar and shortening.

2. 2

   Add beaten egg, flour, baking powder, nutmeg and salt.

3. 3

   Knead slightly, then roll out dough on a floured surface to fit the size of your pie pan. (Crust will be thick)

4. 4

   Place dough in pie pan and form it up the sides.

5. 5

   Prick the bottom of the pie crust slightly with a forkfork.

6. 6

   For filling, bring 2/3 cup milk to a boil.

7. 7

   In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup cold milk, beaten eggs, flour, sugar and salt.

8. 8

   Slowly add the milk and egg mixture to the boiling milk and cook until thick.

9. 9

   Remove from heat and add vanilla.

10. 10

    Pour custard into crust and bake in a pre-heated oven at 400u00b0F until brown.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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