Best 8 S W Cafeteria Egg Custard Pie Recipes

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Indulge in a delectable Southern classic with S&W Cafeteria's Egg Custard Pie, a creamy and velvety custard filling enveloped in a flaky, buttery crust. This iconic dish, hailing from the beloved S&W Cafeteria chain, has captivated taste buds for generations. With its smooth, rich texture and perfectly balanced sweetness, it's a timeless dessert that evokes nostalgia and comfort. Learn how to recreate this culinary gem in your own kitchen with our collection of carefully curated recipes, each offering unique variations on the classic. From the traditional Southern-style custard pie to creative twists like chocolate custard pie and gluten-free options, our recipes cater to every palate and dietary preference. Embark on a culinary journey and discover the secrets behind this cherished Southern dessert.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

EGG CUSTARD PIE



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This homey, old-fashioned pie deserves a comeback not only because it's delicious, but also because it's so easy to pull off. The silky smooth custard (made with eggs and half-and-half) filling is baked until the top is set but the center is still slightly jiggly, for the perfect texture. Save time and use a store-bought refrigerated piecrust or use your favorite homemade pastry crust recipe.

Provided by Marianne Williams

Time 2h5m

Yield 8 (serving size: 1 slice)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 (14.1-oz.) pkg. refrigerated piecrusts
All-purpose flour, for work surface
Cooking spray
4 large eggs, beaten
2 cups half-and-half
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Roll piecrust into a 12-inch circle on a lightly floured surface. Fit piecrust inside a 9-inch ceramic or glass pie dish lightly sprayed with cooking spray; crimp edges. Cut and fit a sheet of parchment paper inside piecrust; fill with pie weights. Transfer to a baking sheet; bake in preheated oven 10 minutes. Remove parchment paper and pie weights. Return piecrust to oven; bake 3 minutes. Let cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
  • Whisk together eggs, half-and-half, sugar, salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of the nutmeg in a large liquid measuring cup. Pour mixture into cooled piecrust. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F, and continue baking until pie is golden, set around the edges, and slightly jiggly in the middle, 50 to 55 minutes, covering edges of piecrust with aluminum foil if needed to prevent overbrowning. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg. Chill until cold, about 1 hour.

EGG CUSTARD PIE III



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I'm 78, and this was my grandmother's pie. Good served warmed up with whipped cream and a dash of nutmeg on top, or great served cold.

Provided by Pat

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 eggs
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie

Steps:

  • Bake pie shell at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • Combine melted butter or margarine, sugar, flour, milk, vanilla, and nutmeg. Add beaten eggs, and blend well. Pour filling into partially baked pie shell.
  • Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 45 to 55 minutes, or until an inserted knife comes out clean. Do not overcook.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.1 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 87.4 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 196.6 mg, Sugar 26.7 g

GRANDMA'S EGG CUSTARD PIE



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This is the 1999 American Pie Council's National Pie Championship's first place winner in the Custard Pie Category.

Provided by Marles Riessland

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
3 eggs, beaten
¾ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg white
2 ½ cups scalded milk
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 drops yellow food coloring

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
  • Mix together eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Stir well. Blend in the scalded milk. For more yellow color, add few drops yellow food coloring.
  • Line pie pan with pastry, and brush inside bottom and sides of shell with egg white to help prevent a soggy crust. Pour custard mixture into piecrust. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Cholesterol 75.8 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 276.9 mg, Sugar 22.6 g

S & W CAFETERIA EGG CUSTARD PIE



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This recipe was originally published in the Charlotte Observer sometime in the 1960s. I recently found it going through some of my Mother's recipe clippings and knew I had to make it again, as much for the memories as the taste of this great southern tradition. I lost my Mother in 2002, but going to the S&W in Asheville on Saturdays for lunch with my parents will always remain a special memory for me. Mother, without fail, had the Egg Custard Pie as it was one of the very few desserts she actually enjoyed.

Provided by Gibson Girl

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 1 pie, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 cups sugar
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
1 unbaked deep dish pie shell

Steps:

  • Combine sugar, butter and salt, add eggs and mix well on low speed of your mixer or with a whisk, beat in milk, nutmeg and vanilla until smooth.
  • Pour into unbaked pie crust.
  • Bake at 425 - 30- 40 minutes or until the edges are set and the middle is still jiggly.
  • Remove from oven and cool at room temperature.

RESTAURANT STYLE EGG CUSTARD PIE



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Excellent Egg Custard Pie recipe that I've worked at forever to duplicate a popular restaurant's pie! I finally got it!

Provided by STEPHIKIN

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 eggs
½ cup white sugar
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups whole milk
3 tablespoons butter
1 (9 inch) refrigerated pie crust

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C.)
  • In a large bowl, combine eggs, sugar, salt and vanilla. Mix just enough to incorporate all the ingredients. Set aside. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine milk and butter. Use a wire whisk and stir constantly until the milk begins to rise in the saucepan at a rapid boil - 5 to 8 minutes. NEVER stop stirring, or the milk will burn. Pour the hot mixture into the egg mixture, stirring as you pour.
  • Line a 9 inch pan with dough. Pour custard mixture into crust. Protect the edges of crust with a ring of aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Filling will appear slightly jiggly. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Cholesterol 110.5 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 207 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

GRANDMA'S EGG CUSTARD PIE



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This pie is so easy to make and won the 1999 American Pie Council's Pie Championship in the Custard Pie Category.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Pie

Time 55m

Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shells, deep dish
3 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg white
2 1/2 cups scalded whole milk
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 drops yellow food coloring (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Mix together eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Stir well. Blend in the scalded milk. For more yellow color, add a few drops yellow food coloring.
  • Brush inside bottom and sides of pie crust with egg white to help prevent a soggy crust. Pour custard mixture into piecrust. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
  • Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean. (Please adjust according to your oven) Cool on rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.6, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 77.4, Sodium 256.1, Carbohydrate 32.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 22.8, Protein 6.6

SWEET EGG CUSTARD PIE



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Make and share this Sweet Egg Custard Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LMillerRN

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 eggs, separated
1 cup sugar
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon flour
2 cups milk
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
nutmeg, to taste
1 9" unbaked pie shell

Steps:

  • Beat egg yolks. Add sugar, salt and flour.
  • Scald milk and butter.
  • Pour into sugar mixture.
  • Beat egg whites fold into mixture.
  • Pour into pie shell and bake at 325 for approximately 30 minutes or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.2, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 144.8, Sodium 233.8, Carbohydrate 34.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 25.3, Protein 6.2

EGG CUSTARD PIE



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This recipe has been passed down from my great grandmother. No pie crust is needed it makes its own as it bakes. Very delicious. I always get tons of compliments on this pie.

Provided by PamperedChef 4u

Categories     Pie

Time 50m

Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 eggs
1 cup sugar
5 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons margarine, softened
1 cup sweet milk
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Spray pie pan with Pam or other nonstick spray. Beat eggs, sugar and flour well. Add margarine, vanilla and milks, beat. Pour into pan. Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes until center is almost set. Sprinkle nutmeg or cinnamon on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.2, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 113.9, Sodium 99.4, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 26.9, Protein 5.9

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: Fresh eggs, milk, and butter will give your custard pie the best flavor and texture.
  • Don't overbeat the eggs: Overbeating the eggs will make the custard pie tough.
  • Bake the pie in a water bath: Baking the pie in a water bath will help to prevent the custard from curdling.
  • Let the pie cool completely before serving: The pie will need to cool completely in order to set properly.

Conclusion:

S&W Cafeteria Egg Custard Pie is a classic Southern dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This pie is made with a creamy custard filling that is baked in a flaky crust. The custard filling is made with eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract. The flaky crust is made with flour, butter, and salt. This pie is easy to make and is always a hit with family and friends.

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