Water Pie Custard Vanilla (Printable Version)

Creamy vanilla dessert with crisp crust. Uses pantry essentials for a comforting, nostalgic treat.

# Components:

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01 - 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
02 - 1 1/2 cups water
03 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
05 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

# Preparation steps:

01 - Set oven temperature to 400°F.
02 - Fit the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan and neatly crimp the edges.
03 - Pour 1 1/2 cups water directly into the prepared pie crust.
04 - Combine granulated sugar and all-purpose flour in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the water in the crust.
05 - Drizzle vanilla extract and sprinkle a pinch of salt across the surface.
06 - Slice unsalted butter into thin pats and arrange evenly over the filling.
07 - Transfer pie to the lower rack and bake for 30 minutes at 400°F.
08 - Reduce oven temperature to 375°F and continue baking for 20 minutes, until the crust is golden and the custard is set with a slight jiggle in the center.
09 - Remove pie from oven, allow it to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing for optimal texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Creamy and custard-like texture with minimal ingredients
  • Easy dessert that brings comforting nostalgia
02 -
  • Water pie is naturally vegetarian and can be made vegan with simple swaps
  • The texture should be slightly jiggly in the center after baking and cooling
03 -
  • Refrigerate thoroughly for clean slices and creamy texture
  • Add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor before baking
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