Here’s a classic Cream Pie recipe — a smooth, velvety custard in a flaky pie crust. This is a versatile base for vanilla, chocolate, or banana cream pie.
🥧 Classic Cream Pie
Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
For the Crust:
- 1 9-inch pre-baked pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
For the Custard Filling:
- 2 ½ cups whole milk
- ¾ cup sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
For the Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Optional garnish: chocolate shavings, cocoa powder, or fresh fruit
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Custard
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually whisk in milk and egg yolks until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and comes to a gentle boil (about 5–7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
2️⃣ Fill the Pie
- Pour custard into the pre-baked pie crust.
- Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Cover with plastic wrap directly on the custard surface to prevent a skin from forming.
- Chill in the refrigerator at least 4 hours until set.
3️⃣ Make the Whipped Cream Topping
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Spread or pipe over chilled custard.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings, cocoa, or fruit if desired.
💡 Tips
- For chocolate cream pie, whisk ½ cup cocoa powder into the custard mixture.
- For banana cream pie, layer sliced bananas on the crust before pouring custard.
- Make ahead: pie can be assembled a day in advance.
- Use a metal whisk and constant stirring to prevent lumps in custard.
If you want, I can also give you:
- 🍫 Chocolate cream pie recipe
- 🍌 Banana cream pie recipe
- 🥥 Coconut cream pie recipe
Do you want one of these variations?
