The trick to making an old-fashioned custard pie is to cook it very slowly and evenly—don't be tempted to open the oven to peek until near the end of the baking time
.Egg Custard Pie
yields one 9” pie or 4 individual 3” tarts
3 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 teaspoon fresh-grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon fresh-grated orange zest
1 (9") unbaked pie shell, see Graham Cracker Crumb Crust recipe below.
Preheat oven to 425°. Prick a 9" unbaked pie shell all over with a fork and bake till lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove; lower oven to 300°.
Beat eggs, sugar, milk, vanilla, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Pour into the crust. Bake until custard is set but still a bit wobbly, about 1 hour. Cool completely before cutting.
Graham Cracker Crumb Crust
1 3/4 cup Graham Cracker crumbs
2 Tablespoons sugar
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 pound / 8 T butter, melted butter
Mix all ingredients and press evenly into a 9-inch pie shell, or small individual tart shells. Chill for 30 minutes.
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FEATURING CHEF GEORGE HIRSCH DEMONSTRATING HIS SAVORY COOKING, BAKING AND GRILLING RECIPES; WITH HIS EXPERT CULINARY TIPS & TECHNIQUES, ALONG WITH VISITS TO HIS INSPIRING HAMPTON LOCATIONS.
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From the original Grilling TV Series host, 200 Fabulous Recipe—Celebrating the joyous rituals of sharing food at year-round festivities, the star of PBS's Grilling with Chef George Hirsch provides a wealth of recipes and ideas for great party foods, plus advance preparation tips to ease the strain of last minute chores.
Hardcover: 310 pages
Publisher: Hearst Books-HarperCollins; 1St edition (June 12, 1995)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0688142257
ISBN-13: 978-0688142254
Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 8.1 x 1.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
This easy to live with lifestyle plan; with more than 165 of George's easy-to-prepare gourmet recipes, you can lose weight, maintain energy, look better, and enjoy a longer active life, by eating great food!
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George Starts your year off right!
George Hirsch Living it UP
Recipes for a Healthy Active Life
Product Details
Hardcover: 240 pages; $24.95
Publisher: M. Evans and Company, Inc.; 2000
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0871319241
ISBN-13: 978-0871319241
Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.3 x 1.1 inches
Creative Cooking tips
Fast Easy recipes that allow for an active lifestyle
A 30-Day Menu Plan you can adapt throughout the year
Support and motivation for staying on a healthy eating & exercise routine
Tips for easy food shopping & eating healthy on the run
Each book is personally autographed by George Hirsch.
