Custard Phyllo Pie with Almonds and Pistachios
Custard Phyllo Pie with Almonds and Pistachios
Ingredients
- 1 cup plus 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1-1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1-1/2 cups plus 2 Tbsp whole milk
- 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 1/4 cup raw pistachios
- 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- 10 sheets of phyllo dough
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
This is an unusual open-faced pie inspired by the Middle Eastern traditions.
The buttered phyllo sheets are layered with mixed nuts – all baked.
Then the whole pie is drenched with syrup and filled with custard.
Instructions
- In a Medium Saucepan, whisk 2 Tbsp of the sugar with the cornstarch and salt.
- Whisk in the egg yolk, then whisk in the milk and vanilla bean and seeds.
- Bring to a simmer over moderately high heat, whisking constantly, and cook until a loose custard forms, about 3 minutes.
- Strain into a bowl and press a sheet of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the custard.
- Let cool, then refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Toast the almonds and pistachios on a rimmed baking sheet for about 8 minutes stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
- Transfer to a rack to cool; coarsely chop the nuts.
- Leave the oven on.
- Butter a 9-inch pie plate.
- Set 1 sheet of phylo on a work surface and brush the top with some of the melted butter.
- Arrange the buttered phyllo in the pie plate and sprinkle with 2 Tbsp of the nuts.
- Repeat the process with the remaining phyllo sheets and melted butter, an dmore of the nuts.
- Reserve the remaining nuts.
- Poke holes through and around the phyllo layers with a fork.
- Using scissors, trim the overhanging dough.
- Bake for about 25 minutes, until the phyllo is golden brown and crisp, rotating the pie dish half-way through baking.
- Place the dish on a rack set over a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan stir the remaining 1 cup of sugar with the water and lemon juice,
- Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the syrup thickens slightly, about 4 minutes.
- Slowly drizzle the syrup all over the phyllo crust, including the edge.
- Let cool completely.
- To serve, pour half of the custard into the crust and sprinkle the reserved nuts on top.
- Serve the pie sliced into wedges with the remaining custard on the side.
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Notes
The pie can be prepared through Step 4 one day ahead. Refrigerate the custard. Let the nuts and phyllo crust stand at room temperature.
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35 thoughts on “Custard Phyllo Pie with Almonds and Pistachios #RecipeIdeas”
I’m loving the crust on this one. It looks so flaky and delicious.
This sounds amazing! And it’s like 5:30am here…this is totally ok to make for breakfast right? Asking for a friend…. 😉 lol
Phyllo? Interesting, I’ve never heard of this before, Laura. Thanks for the introduction. It seems that the texture is very light and I love that. Thanks for sharing this incredible recipe.
I never had this kind of pie before but it does look delicious! I like baked goodies with nuts and I am sure this pie won’t disappoint. I will try my best to make this phyllo pie. Hope mine turns out to be a success.
It’s been a while since I’ve made a dessert with pistachios. Your recipe has definitely inspired me!
What a great idea to use phyllo dough for this pie. It looks amazingly delicious!
That looks really amazing!! Can’t wait to give it a try!
I’ve never had a pie that’s anything like this, but it looks and sounds amazing. Phyllo + custard + lots of nuts = YES PLEASE!!!!
I am loving everything about this pie. I want a slice of it right now.
I’ve never tried a pie like this before… what an interesting option for the crust. It looks tasty!
This pie looks amazing. I love making pies, especially around the holidays. I’d love to give your recipe a try too. Looks delicious!
This pie looks so good! I love that the crust must be so flaky and delicious!
This looks so good. I definitely will be making this. This looks like a recipe the whole family will love!
I love the idea of a pie crust with the dough. This dessert sounds delicious.
Love it! Pinned it! Can not wait to try it!!! Simple but sophisticated is my kind of dessert but I will admit you had me at pistachios!
Renee,
It will be gone in no time! Very light and aroma-driven. Love this dessert!
Omg can we say yum?!?! This pie looks absolutely delicious!!!! I must give your recipe a try!
Wow that looks decadent. and delish! Thanks for sharing the full recipe and tips 🙂
This looks so delicious! I need to try this!
I’m not a huge fan of custard (something about the consistency) but I love almonds and pistachios! My kids actually LOVE custard so they would devour this!
Wow, I think we’d like this dessert a lot. It would be perfect for the fall! It’s such a pretty pie.
I love a good pie!! This looks amazing, I love that it has so almonds in it, one of my favorite nuts!
I love the texture of phyllo dough. This custard pie looks just amazing. I will have to give it a try soon. Adding almonds for texture is just genius.
I have never used phyllo dough before but this recipe looks so good. I adore almonds.
Oh my goodness! Almonds are the best in your Custard pie! I’ll have to try your recipe.
This recipe looks so delicious! I love nuts, especially almond and pistachios, so healthy for our body
I’ve never had this pie before, but it sounds and looks so GOOOOOOD!
This pie is simply delicious. It is so full of flavor and the phyllo is the perfect light crust. I need to make this again really soon.
I would love to have a piece of that right now. That looks really good. I never had custard pie before.
Oh my goodness that looks delicious! I”d eat that. Bookmarking to make this week.
I have a type of pie that we make that is very similar, however, we use a different crust. I love the variation of this and might just have to try this recipe. Thanks for a great holiday idea recipe
This is something new to me and I will definitely try this recipe out. I am a huge fan of almonds and pistachios so I’m sure that I’ll love this custard pie.
oooh I’ve never had anything like this……I HAVE TO make this!
i love pies like this. Yum
I make a pie similar to this called Tarte ta La Bouie! It’s a Cajun pie.It also has a custard filling,but this one with the phyllo dough as the crust looks so yummy! I can’t wait to try it!