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Classic Filipino Egg Pie

Classic Filipino Egg Pie

This iconic Filipino egg pie (pie de leche) combines a delicate, buttery crust with a velvety custard filling made from eggs, milk, and vanilla, crowned with a distinctive caramelized top - a cherished recipe that perfectly balances rich creaminess with just the right sweetness, embodying the comforting flavors found in traditional Filipino bakeries.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 8 slices
Calories 385 kcal
Difficulty Intermediate

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie pan or round baking pan Alternative: Disposable aluminum pie pan
  • Electric mixer (hand or stand) For achieving perfect dough texture and beating egg whites
  • Rolling Pin For flattening the pie crust evenly
  • Kitchen shears (gunting pang kusina) For trimming excess dough
  • Mixing bowls (mangkok) At least 3 different sizes for separate mixing steps
  • Measuring cups and spoons (Panukat) For precise ingredients portions
  • Whisk (wire whisk o panghalo)
  • Spatula (pang-scrape)
  • Toothpicks (for testing doneness)
  • Cooling rack (optional)

Ingredients
 

For the Crust

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour harina
  • 3 tablespoons sugar asukal
  • ½ teaspoon salt asin
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter cut into cubes and softened (mantikilya)
  • ¼ cup cold water malamig na tubig

For the Filling

  • 1 cup evaporated milk evaporada
  • 4 large eggs + 1 large egg separated (itlog)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon kalamansi or lemon juice
  • 1 can 14oz condensed milk kondensada

Instructions
 

  • Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add softened butter cubes and combine with an electric mixer until the mixture looks like wet sand. Slowly pour in cold water while mixing until the dough comes together but isn't sticky. Shape into a ball, wrap in plastic, and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • While the dough chills, warm the evaporated milk in the microwave for 1 minute until slightly warm (about 45°C/113°F). In a large bowl, whisk together 4 whole eggs and 1 egg yolk until well combined. Gradually pour in the condensed milk while whisking. Add vanilla extract and kalamansi juice, then mix in the warm evaporated milk until smooth. In a separate bowl, beat the remaining egg white until soft peaks form - when you lift the whisk, the peaks should gently fold over. Gently fold this beaten white into your main mixture using a sweeping motion, not stirring.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Take out your chilled dough and roll it on a floured surface until it's about ½ centimeter thick and large enough to cover your 9-inch pie pan. Lift the dough carefully and place it in the pan, pressing gently into the corners. Trim the edges leaving a ½ inch overhang, then pinch or press with a fork to create a decorative edge. Pour your filling mixture into the crust.
  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes, then lower the temperature to 325°F (163°C) and continue baking for 40-45 minutes. You'll know it's done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the pie still has a slight jiggle. The top should be a beautiful golden brown. Let the pie cool completely at room temperature for at least an hour before slicing. During cooling, keep it away from drafts to prevent cracking.
  • If your pie browns too quickly during baking, tent the edges with foil. For the cleanest slices, refrigerate the cooled pie for an hour before cutting. Serve at room temperature with hot coffee or fresh milk. The pie will keep at room temperature for 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Tips from Lola's Kitchen

  • Always use room temperature eggs for better incorporation
  • Don't overmix the crust dough – it will become tough
  • Chill the crust twice: once after forming the dough, and again after shaping in the pan
  • Heat evaporated milk slightly for smoother incorporation
  • Create steam in the oven by placing a shallow pan of water on the bottom rack
  • Cover edges with foil if browning too quickly
  • Let the pie cool completely for clean slices
 

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 139mgFiber: 1gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 608IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 93mgIron: 2mg
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