Description
This Filipino-style Egg Pie is a creamy, custard-filled dessert with a buttery crust and a golden brown top — simple, comforting, and reminiscent of classic bakery favorites.
Ingredients
- For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 2–3 tablespoons cold water
- For the Custard Filling:
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 egg yolk (reserve the egg white for topping)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, for slight tang)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in butter using a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add cold water gradually and mix just until dough comes together. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish. Trim excess edges and crimp as desired. Prick the bottom with a fork.
- Blind bake the crust: Line with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove weights and bake another 5 minutes until lightly golden. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Strain the custard mixture through a fine sieve into the prepared pie crust to remove bubbles and ensure a smooth texture.
- Beat the reserved egg white until frothy, then gently spoon over the custard’s surface for a golden top.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the center is just set and the top is browned.
- Let cool completely before slicing. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Chilling the crust before baking prevents shrinking.
- For an extra creamy filling, strain the custard mixture twice before pouring into the crust.
- Best served the next day after refrigeration — the flavors meld beautifully.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Filipino