Perfect Custard Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Prepare and bake pie shell; let cool completely.
2. 2
   Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°.
3. 3
   Grease a 9-inch pie plate.
4. 4
   Beat eggs slightly, then add remaining ingredients and beat until well mixed.
5. 5
   Pour into prepared pie plate; set plate in pan of cold water.
6. 6
   Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until silver knife inserted 1 inch from edge of filling comes out clean.
7. 7
   The center may look a bit soft, but it will set as custard cools.
8. 8
   When filling is completely cool, loosen from pie plate by carefully running a small spatula around edge and shaking plate gently.
9. 9
   Holding custard just above far rim of pastry shell, carefully slip it into shell.