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Classic Rhubarb Custard Pie

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A nostalgic and fresh pie combining a flaky all-butter crust with a tender custard filling perfectly balanced by rhubarb’s natural tartness. Easy to make and ideal for spring and summer desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups (160 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1/3 cup (75 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed (European-style butter preferred)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3–4 tbsp ice water (adjust as needed for dough consistency)
  • 4 cups (about 500 g) fresh rhubarb, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces (frozen rhubarb thawed and drained works too)
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for thickening)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pie Crust: In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter. Using a pastry cutter or two forks, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter remaining (about 3-5 minutes).
  2. Add Ice Water: Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing gently with your hands or a fork. Stop once the dough comes together when pressed (usually 3-4 tablespoons). Avoid overworking; form the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Prepare the Filling: While the dough chills, chop the rhubarb into 1/2-inch pieces. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, and salt. Add the eggs, milk, cream, and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth. Set aside.
  4. Roll Out the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a 12-inch circle, about 1/8 inch thick. Carefully transfer to a 9-inch pie dish, pressing gently to fit and trimming any excess dough. Crimp edges if desired.
  5. Add Rhubarb: Spread the chopped rhubarb evenly over the crust without overcrowding.
  6. Pour Custard: Slowly pour the custard mixture over the rhubarb, letting it settle evenly.
  7. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place pie on middle rack and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until custard is set but slightly jiggly in the center and crust is golden brown. Cover edges with foil halfway through if they brown too fast.
  8. Cool: Let the pie cool completely on a rack for at least 2 hours to allow custard to firm up for clean slices.

Notes

Keep butter cold for a flaky crust. Avoid overmixing custard to prevent cracks. Drain frozen rhubarb well to avoid soggy filling. Use a glass pie dish to monitor baking. Cover crust edges with foil after 30 minutes to prevent burning. Let pie cool completely before slicing for best texture.

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