Easy Milk Bar Crack Pie
This homemade crack pie recipe is sugary sweet and scrumptious.
Have you ever had Momofuku Milk Bar's Crack Pie? The seriously addictive pie is simply irresistible, and this easy crack pie recipe is a much cheaper, much easier version of the original!
This easy crack pie recipe uses a prepared crust to cut down on preparation time but includes the delicious custard filling that makes the pie so famous.
Although this pie requires a few more steps and ingredients than most simple pie recipes, it's the perfect dessert to make for a special occasion or holiday.
There's a reason why Momofuku charges $44 for one of these pies. Make the homemade version of this crack pie recipe for a fraction of the price and same great taste.
Makes2 nine-inch pies
Preparation Time15 min
Cooking Time45 min
Ingredients
- 2 (9-inch) prepared graham cracker pie crusts
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cup white sugar
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup milk powder
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 large egg yolks
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Easy Crack Pie Recipe
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Add the dry ingredients to a stand mixer with a paddle attachment and mix at low speed to combine. Add the melted butter while keeping the mixture at low speed. Mix just until all dry ingredients are moist.
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Add the heavy cream and vanilla and mix just until you can no longer see the white of the cream. Still, on low speed, add the egg yolks and mix just to combine.
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Place both pie shells on a baking sheet and pour half the filling into each shell. They should be about 3/4 full.
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Bake for 15 minutes. At 15 minutes, open the door of the oven and reduce heat to 325 degrees F. Leave the oven door open with the pies in until the temperature decreases - about 5-10 minutes, depending on your oven. Once the temperature reaches 325 degrees F, close the oven door and continue baking for 10-15 minutes. The center should still be jiggly but the outside should be set.
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Remove from oven and let cool completely. If you're in a hurry, transfer the pies to the fridge or freezer.
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Just before serving, dust with powdered sugar.
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Seth
Sep 15, 2018
My first thought was "all that sugar!!" (combined total of 2,5 cups!) but I was intrigued by the ingredients so decided to try it anyway. Yes, it is sweet. Very. And quite rich. But it has quite an interesting flavor and texture. We enjoyed it and I am glad I made it. Don't think I would make it again, though.
AmyJackson
Aug 08, 2018
I'm really intrigued by this recipe! I've never heard of a milk custard pie, but the ingredients look awesome.
Tricia108
Jul 28, 2018
Have not made it yet but I love anything with custard. It does have a strange name however. Wonder how it was named. I will have to have company first since this is such a large recipe. Can't eat the whole pie myself. Or can I? Thanks for the recipe.
Rnbowgrl
Sep 15, 2017
Ok, this has definitely got to be one of the strangest names I've ever seen for a pie but it sounds amazing and, Eatcakevintage...I think using an oatmeal cookie crust would for sure compliment this pie perfectly. I've never heard of Momofuku before but I can surely understand why this deliciousness would cost such a hefty price.
Edmund K
Apr 27, 2017
I've been to The Cosmopolitan in Vegas but haven't yet stopped into the Milk Bar. The pie looks delicious and the recipe is pretty easy to follow. I've had cream pies before and I'm curious how it tastes. I don't have any graham cracker crusts, so I'll need to pick those up before I can jump into baking one of these.
Alysanne
Mar 09, 2017
Oh, this is going to be a big hit at my house. My husband loves custard pie so I can't wait to make this one. Need a few of the ingredients first though. Using the prepared crust makes it super quick and tasty. The dusting of powdered sugar is the perfect finish.
Terrea 8720785
Nov 07, 2014
When you say milk powder do you mean non-fat dry milk or whole milk powder?
CreativityGoddess
Nov 03, 2014
I've never met a dessert I didn't like, so the sweetness of this pie didn't bother me. It's definitely an addictive treat, so prepare to want more than one serving!
nashmeow
Nov 03, 2014
I've never even heard of this, but boy, I'm glad I had the opportunity to try it! I'm a sweets-lover from way back, and this tasty pie more than satisfied my sweet tooth. It was rich and decadent, yet I love that I can make it with simple, basic ingredients that I pretty much always have on hand.
Julia L
Nov 03, 2014
This is one of the best things I've ever eaten. If you love sweet deserts, you'll go insane for this pie. I completely understand why it's called Crack Pie - I'm pretty sure I'm addicted.
shelfconsciouskati e
Nov 03, 2014
I very much enjoyed this pie! It's super rich and sweet, so a small piece was enough to satisfy me. I might make the graham cracker crust from scratch next time so that I can have more control over the sweetness. I think a traditional pastry crust might also complement the custard filling quite nicely.
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