Water Pie Vanilla Crust (Printable)
Custard-like vanilla filling meets crisp crust for a nostalgic, creamy dessert with simple pantry staples.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pie
01 - 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
02 - 1 1/2 cups water
03 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
05 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt
# Directions:
01 - Set oven temperature to 400°F and allow to fully preheat.
02 - Fit the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan, shaping or crimping the edges as desired.
03 - Pour 1 1/2 cups of water carefully into the prepared pie crust.
04 - In a mixing bowl, thoroughly blend 3/4 cup sugar with 3 tablespoons flour. Evenly sprinkle this mixture over the water in the crust.
05 - Drizzle 1 teaspoon vanilla extract over the surface and add a pinch of salt.
06 - Slice 4 tablespoons unsalted butter into thin pieces and distribute evenly on top.
07 - Place pie pan on the lower oven rack. Bake at 400°F for 30 minutes.
08 - Lower oven temperature to 375°F and continue baking for 20 minutes, until crust is golden and the filling is set with a slight jiggle.
09 - Carefully remove from oven. Cool the pie completely to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.
# Cooking Tips:
01 -
- Relies on everyday pantry basics so there is no need for special shopping
- Comes together in one hour for last minute dessert cravings
- No complicated steps so anyone can make this successfully
- Make ahead friendly as it needs chill time for best texture
02 -
- Contains no eggs making it unique among custard pies
- The filling firms as it chills so overnight refrigeration works best
- Can be adapted for vegan diets with plant based butter and crust
03 -
- Let the pie cool completely before slicing for clean creamy wedges
- Sprinkle sugar on the crust edge for extra crunch
- Always use very fresh flour and butter as their flavors are noticed