In a bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. I, too, had the same problem, even after baking it longer than recommended. Your email address will not be published. Your email address will not be published. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases. It is ashamed that rhubarb doesn’t last for a much longer season so we can enjoy it in it’s freshest form all year round in this Rhubarb Pie Recipe and Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp. It will still be a tad bit jiggly in the center when it is done baking. After all people have tragedies like Fires and Tornadoes where they lose even more than their Recipe boxes. Bring on spring with these rich & gooey rhubarb bars! If you are tracking these nutrients for medical purposes, please consult an outside, trusted source. Perhaps raspberries are a different density. So glad I did! Thank you, it came out really well, I added an extra eegt, cause custard getslighter with more egg. 😉. Gosh this recipe certainly can take you down memory lane! Does it float on the liquid (custard) as it’s cooking? I have never tried it with a top crust, but my guess is it would work. I hope it turns out like your grandmothers! I would never do such a thing though, because I love rhubarb recipes as much as he does. You have successfully joined our subscriber list. With the egg custard, you will want to keep it at a safe temperature. I beg, and beg for it because Mom makes it the best obviously! She sent a few pieces home for us and by the time we got home, one had already disappeared. Armed with a massive load of barb, I reached way back into my family food memory and worked to recreate Grandma Maude’s Rhubarb Custard Pie. I’m so happy you enjoyed it and thanks so much for sharing Inger! It’s not at it’s best without this Pie Crust Recipe though. My mother in law always made this too !! In a large bowl, beat the eggs slightly. Rhubarb yields an ample harvest. Try this recipe for Strawberry Rhubarb Pie with a lattice crust. I put it in the fridge overnight and it just would not set up in the middle. Be glad I don’t live closer or I would have snuck that last piece out of the kitchen from you and your hubs! Or does it set more when cooling? 😉. This pie looks absolutely scrumptious Danielle! Thank you. And I pulled some rhubarb today and can’t wait to make it. Can you use sugar substitutes in the custard? Just like my grandma used to make with one exception. A flaky pie crust is filled with a rich egg custard and tart rhubarb for a classic pie you will adore! I think it was even better the day after. Sounds amazing! Beat egg yolks to a thick froth. The strawberry preserves sound like a great tip for a prettier pie! OMG!! Check it with a tooth pick to see if it comes clean. Mom's Rhubarb Custard Pie ! This rhubarb custard pie recipe instructs you to cover the unbaked pie crust with aluminum foil, then pour in pie weights on top of the foil and bake the whole thing. Stir in the beaten eggs, then add the chopped rhubarb and mix all together. Only a few days later, Matt begged me to make him this pie again, he was so in love with it! I made it as listed except I cooked it 15 minutes longer at 350. Provided nutrition data is only an estimate. And watch videos demonstrating recipe prep and cooking techniques. I followed the recipe exactly, except that I added a dash of vanilla to the custard mixture because I’m a vanilla fan. That is the only thing I can think of that would prevent it from setting. You can still eat the rhubarb stalks all throughout the summer but they become woody and don’t taste as good. Thanks to Raye, a visitor to Rhubarb Central.com for contributing this recipe! I also microwaved some strawberry preserves and brushed them over the top so I wouldn’t have any dry fruit ends, but rather a glossy top. ), Total Carbohydrate Most pies don’t need to be refrigerated for a day or two, but this Rhubarb Custard Pie does require refrigeration. This Easy Rhubarb Custard Pie Recipe is a basic custard pie using 3 cups of chopped fresh rhubarb and milk. Make this often. Well, I made it because my husband loves rhubarb! do you serve with whipped cream or is it good on its own? I would of course put slits in it and a brush with some cream ~ then sprinkle sugar on top. A Favorite of mine, I just love the taste of The rhubarb and custard.. glad to hear I’m In the end it turned out great! Not knowing if I was suppose to use an electric hand mixer to mix up the ingredients! It will start to weep and become soggy much quicker if it is left at room temperature. I couldn’t believe how quick it came together. Gradually beat in remaining sugar until stiff peaks form. If you are using frozen rhubarb be sure to thaw and pat the rhubarb dry. Family Favorite Pie Recipe This Rhubarb Custard Pie Recipe is inherited from my beloved Grandma Koch along with the Perfect Pie Crust it is baked in. Then again, they are happy with just about anything made with rhubarb. Every oven is different so yours might require a little longer to fully bake. LOL. At this point, I’m seriously afraid I’m going to eat the whole thing and my family won’t get any! Happy to hear you enjoyed it. This post may contain affiliate links. This is the pie I grew up with! Topping: Mix together the sugar and flour in a small bowl. I didn’t want to spoil it all by making a Big deal over my Recipe box being lost. Then we chilled it, with no apparent change. Filed Under: Desserts, Pie, Recipe, Recipe Video, Vegetarian Tagged With: Dessert, Pie. Mmmmm, raspberry custard pie sounds wonderful. In fact I baked it an extra 30 minutes, but was pie was still soupy in the middle. The sweet and creamy custard balances out the tart rhubarb so well. As it cools that part will set. On a clean work surface lightly dusted with flour, roll out pate brisee … Yes, the rhubarb just naturally floats to the top. I ran into the same problem of having to bake it longer. With that said, frozen rhubarb is a great alternative when it is out of season or it isn’t readily available. Will the custard be set when done baking? Strawberries to the rhubarb, I am almost For a two-crust (Heck, you could even skip the crust and just make the rhubarb custard.) Add rhubarb. Rhubarb Streusel Muffins, Rhubarb Coffee Cake and Strawberry Rhubarb Custard Dessert are all favorites that we love. I actually have a top crust recipe, but forgot to bring it with while traveling. Also toss it with a tablespoon of flour to account for any extra moisture. Roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. So many memories! That is rarely ever an issue though, because is will be eaten up before you get a chance to put it in the refrigerator! my family liked it, I liked it, the custard was creamy and the rhubarb just sings next to the sweet creamy custard. I was wondering if I can add a top crust to this pie recipe? I am the biggest rhubarb fan — I can’t wait to try this! Will try with stevia sugar substitute and see. I haven’t ever used anything but granulated sugar. I am going to make this tomorrow to take to my friends for dinner. Stir together the dry ingredients for the filling. I made this last night and discovered that Yes it can, but it won’t be quite as good. Absolutely delicious! !’ I want the pure taste of Rhubarb!!! —Caroline Park, Pritchard, British Columbia We used a double crust for our Rhubarb Custard Pie dough, but we found that a lattice top crust worked just as well. Not required but very pretty. This recipe stays in my kitchen. My first attempt and my family loved it! 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