Creamy Caramel Custard Pie

oh, Creamy Caramel Custard Pie — sounds dreamy! 🍮🥧
Here’s a delicious, easy recipe for you:

Ingredients:

For the Pie:

• 1 pre-made pie crust (graham cracker or regular pastry)

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• ¼ cup water

• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

• 1 ½ cups whole milk

• 3 large eggs

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• A pinch of salt

Optional toppings:

• Whipped cream

• Caramel drizzle

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Make the Caramel:

   • In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat.

   • Let it cook (don’t stir) until it turns a golden caramel color — about 7-10 minutes.

   • Quickly pour the caramel into the bottom of your pie crust and tilt the crust around to coat the bottom evenly. Set aside.

3. Make the Custard:

   • In a large bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, eggs, vanilla, and salt until smooth and well combined.

4. Assemble the Pie:

   • Gently pour the custard mixture into the pie crust over the hardened caramel.

5. Bake:

   • Place the pie on a baking sheet.

   • Bake for about 40–45 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly wobbly (it will continue firming up as it cools).

6. Cool and Chill:

   • Let the pie cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) until completely chilled.

7. Serve:

   • Slice and serve with whipped cream and a little extra caramel drizzle if you want to be fancy!

Tip:
If you love a super silky texture, you can strain the custard mixture through a fine sieve before pouring it into the crust. ✨

Would you like a no-bake version too, in case you don’t want to turn the oven on? 🔥🍮