Water Pie Creamy Dessert (Printable version)

A creamy, light dessert made from simple pantry ingredients with a soft custard texture.

# What you 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 (plant-based butter for dairy-free option)
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Steps to follow:

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

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Uses simple ingredients found in most kitchens
  • Light, comforting treat for any season
02 -
  • For dairy-free, trade butter for plant-based alternative
  • The texture resembles soft custard or chess pie
03 -
  • Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for more flavor
  • Serve chilled or at room temperature dusted with powdered sugar or berries
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