- 1 (7 inch) unbaked pie crust
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- In a medium mixing bowl whisk together eggs and sugar. Pour milk into a small saucepan and place over low heat until warm. Pour milk over egg mixture slowly, whisking constantly. Stir in nutmeg, if desired, then pour into pie shell.
- Bake for 10 minutes at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cook 20 minutes longer, or until custard is just set. Chill before serving.