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Fresh Fig Custard Pie
A silky vanilla custard pie that sets without baking, topped with fresh fig wedges for a bright, honeyed contrast.
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- 45 min
- Total
- 1 hr 15 min
- Serves
- 8
- Per serving
- 285 kcal
In short
A silky vanilla custard pie that sets without baking, topped with fresh fig wedges for a bright, honeyed contrast. Ready in about 1 hr 15 min (30 min prep, 45 min cooking), serves 8, around 285 kcal per serving.
Ingredients
For 8 servings
Method
In a medium saucepan, heat 1 1/2 cups of milk over medium heat until steaming, but not boiling.
In a bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, egg yolks, cornstarch, and salt until smooth. Gradually whisk in the remaining 1/2 cup cold milk.
Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and coats the back of a spoon (about 5-7 minutes).
Remove from heat and whisk in butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the custard through a fine-mesh strainer into the pre-baked pie crust to remove any lumps.
Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the custard to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours until completely set.
Just before serving, arrange fresh fig wedges on top of the custard in an attractive pattern.
If desired, lightly brush figs with honey for extra shine and sweetness.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 285kcal
- Protein
- 8g
- Carbohydrates
- 42g
- Fat
- 10g
- Fibre
- 3g
- Sugar
- 28g
Estimated values per serving. AI estimate, not medical advice.
Tips & variations
Perfect Custard Texture
Keep whisking constantly while cooking the custard and don't let it boil - this prevents curdling and ensures a silky smooth texture.
Fig Selection
Choose figs that are ripe but still firm to the touch - they should give slightly when pressed but not be mushy.
Make-Ahead Friendly
The custard base can be made up to 2 days ahead. Add the fresh figs just before serving to keep them looking vibrant.
Orange Blossom Version
Replace vanilla extract with 1-2 teaspoons orange blossom water for a floral, Mediterranean twist that pairs beautifully with figs.
Honey Lavender Custard
Steep 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender in the warm milk for 10 minutes, then strain. Add 2 tablespoons honey along with the vanilla for a sophisticated flavor profile.
Questions about this recipe
How long does Fresh Fig Custard Pie take?
About 1 hr 15 min in total: 30 min of prep and 45 min of cooking.
How many people does it serve?
This recipe makes 8 servings. The interactive recipe card on our homepage scales the ingredients up or down.
How many calories does it have?
Roughly 285 kcal per serving, with about 8 g protein, 42 g carbohydrates and 10 g fat. These are AI estimates, not lab values.
From our Instagram post
The first thing you notice is the gentle scent of vanilla rising from the still-warm custard as it cools—silky, glossy and just firm enough to hold its shape. Once the base sets, I lay fresh fig wedges on top, and the contrast is magic: the cool, honeyed fruit against the warm, velvety custard feels like a little moment of luxury.
Their natural sweetness shines without baking, so every bite stays bright, floral and juicy. It's a pie that celebrates figs in their purest form, with just enough richness underneath to make them glow.
How would you flavor the custard—classic vanilla or something more adventurous like orange blossom?
Save this recipe for your next late-summer treat.
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