Description
Amish Rhubarb Custard Pie is a classic homemade dessert featuring a flaky pie crust filled with tart rhubarb and a rich, creamy custard. This sweet and tangy pie is perfect for spring and summer gatherings, offering a smooth texture and balanced flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream (or whole milk)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 9-inch pie crust in a pie dish.
- Spread the chopped rhubarb evenly over the bottom of the pie crust.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until light and smooth.
- Add flour and salt, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Slowly whisk in the heavy cream and vanilla extract until the custard mixture is smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the rhubarb.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center slightly jiggles.
- If needed, cover crust edges with foil to prevent over-browning.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely at room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use fresh rhubarb for best flavor, but frozen rhubarb can be used if thawed and drained.
- Do not overbake to avoid a rubbery custard texture.
- Chilling the pie helps the custard fully set for clean slices.
- Cover crust edges with foil if they brown too quickly.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg