Water Pie Cream Pantry (Printable)

Vintage creamy pie with pantry staples, light and comforting, featuring a soft custard texture.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)

→ Filling

02 - 1 1/2 cups water
03 - 7 tablespoons all-purpose flour
04 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces (substitute with plant-based butter for dairy-free option)
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# How to make it:

01 - Set the oven temperature to 400°F.
02 - Place the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate and crimp the edges.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt until evenly mixed.
04 - Evenly sprinkle the dry mixture over the pie crust base.
05 - Slowly pour water atop the dry mixture, ensuring all flour and sugar are moistened without stirring.
06 - Dot the surface with small pieces of butter and drizzle vanilla extract evenly over the top.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
08 - Lower oven temperature to 375°F and bake for an additional 20 minutes until filling is set around edges but slightly jiggles in the center.
09 - Remove from oven, allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

# Recipe Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Made with simple pantry staples for easy preparation
  • Delicate custard texture without heavy dairy
02 -
  • The filling sets into a soft custard similar to chess pie
  • You can flavor it with cinnamon or nutmeg for extra warmth
03 -
  • Let the pie chill thoroughly before slicing for clean pieces
  • Experiment with toppings like powdered sugar or fresh berries for extra flavor
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