Rhubarb Custard Pie

9 ingredients
13 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet refrigerated pie dough (from a 14.1-ounce package)
  • 1 1/4 pounds rhubarb (about 6 medium stems), trimmed, halved lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 4 1/2 cups)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest, preferably Valencia
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice, preferably Valencia
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • Confectioners' sugar, for serving

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Fit the pie dough into a 9-inch pie plate, fluting the edges, and chill until set, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2
    Prick the bottom and sides with a fork, and then line the crust with aluminum foil.
  3. 3
    Fill with pie weights or dried beans and bake until the edges of the crust are just golden, 20 minutes.
  4. 4
    Remove the foil with the pie weights and continue to bake until the bottom of the crust is dry and lightly browned, another 10 to 15 minutes.
  5. 5
    Cool completely.
  6. 6
    Toss the rhubarb with 1/4 cup granulated sugar and the orange zest and juice until well combined.
  7. 7
    Transfer to the crust and spread to form an even layer.
  8. 8
    Place the pie on a rimmed baking sheet.
  9. 9
    Whisk the eggs with the cream, flour and remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar until smooth, and then pour over the rhubarb.
  10. 10
    Bake until the pie is lightly browned, puffed and no longer wet in the center, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
  11. 11
    Cool completely on a wire rack.
  12. 12
    Before serving, lightly dust with confectioners' sugar.
  13. 13
    TIP: You can make this pie the day before and chill overnight in the fridge.

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