ORANGE NATILLA CUSTARD PIE
After tasting natilla for the first time at a Cuban restaurant in Key West, I knew I had to turn that traditional custard into a pie. For a festive garnish, add curls of orange zest. -Amy Freeze, Avon Park, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, heat the milk, orange zest, lemon zest and star anise until bubbles form around sides of pan, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. Cool. Cover and steep overnight in the refrigerator., In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle., Roll out pastry to 1/8-in. thickness; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edge., Line unpricked pastry with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Fill with dried beans, uncooked rice or pie weights. Bake at 450° for 12 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake 5 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack., Strain milk mixture, discarding peels and star anise. In a blender, combine the eggs, condensed milk, strained milk, sugar, orange juice, cinnamon and vanilla; cover and process until smooth. Pour into crust., In a small bowl, whisk egg and water; brush over pastry edge. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until center is almost set. (Pie surface will still jiggle. Custard will set upon cooling.) Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour., Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Sprinkle with cinnamon just before serving. Garnish with orange zest curls if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.
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Tonya Cole
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe!
Zubair Abro
[email protected]This pie is perfect for a special occasion. It's beautiful and delicious.
Graeme Allan
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the pie turned out delicious!
Eileen Platt
[email protected]This pie was easy to make and turned out great! I would definitely recommend it.
Asger Ali
[email protected]The custard filling was a bit runny, but the flavor was good.
Amber Robertson
[email protected]This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I would use less sugar next time.
Game Adimasu
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of orange desserts, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The orange flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the custard filling was creamy and delicious. I would definitely make this pie again.
Almoutaz Elghusayn
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The orange natilla custard pie was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The custard was smooth and creamy, and the orange flavor was just right. I will definitely be making this pie again.
Rehan Sahil
[email protected]I made this pie for a dinner party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy custard filling and the flaky crust. I will definitely be making this pie again.
krishna aryal
[email protected]This orange natilla custard pie was a delightful treat! The custard filling was creamy and smooth, with a perfectly balanced orange flavor. The crust was flaky and buttery, and the combination of the two was simply irresistible. I would definitely re