Filipino Egg Pie Recipe

Filipino egg pie is a rich, creamy custard baked in a buttery pie crust. A childhood favourite of many Filipinos, this egg pie will transport you back to the Philippines at first bite.

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All the Filipinos I asked had a special memory of egg pie. Fond memories.

They used to buy it from their school cafeteria at recess. Their mom used to bring home a few slices from their neighbourhood bakery after work. On special occasions, they would go to Goldilocks and order egg pie as dessert after palabok and lumpia.

Strange what we remember from childhood, eh? 

Seriously though, this egg pie is legit. Not only does it look like the real thing. It tastes like the real thing, only better. 

What is Filipino egg pie?

For those not familiar with Filipino egg pie, it’s similar to the more popular egg custard pie, which is usually made of milk, cream, eggs, sugar and nutmeg.

The difference is we add condensed milk to this egg pie recipe and use evaporated milk instead of whole or skim milk. We also skip the cream and the nutmeg.

Have you tasted Filipino leche flan? The creamy filling of Filipino egg pie is closer to that, baked within a pie shell. 

Egg pie ingredients

To make this pie recipe, you will need:

• Eggs – egg whites and egg yolks separated
• Condensed milk
• Evaporated milk
• Vanilla extract
• Salt
• Ready-made 9-inch pie crust

You can certainly make your own egg pie crust; I just like using store-bought for ease and convenience. (Check out this sugar pie from Paula at Call Me PMC or this chocolate pie from Mandy at Splash of Taste. They use ready-made pie crust too!)

Tools you need to make egg pie Filipino-style

You don’t need special tools to make egg pie at home. If you have mixing bowls, measuring cups and spoons, you’re good to go.

I do like using an electric hand mixer to beat my egg whites but you can definitely do this by hand.

Other things I use when I bake egg pie include:

• Mesh strainer
• Baking sheet to place the pie on while baking
• And a sharp knife for slicing

How to make Filipino egg pie

This recipe is from our good friend Regina who is a home chef extraordinaire. She taught us how to make egg pie via face-time while she was also making 6 egg pies at the same time! 

This just shows you that even though there are a lot of steps, they are easy, manageable ones. Don’t be intimated by them. And I promise, the end result is worth it.

The key is mis en place. Get everything ready and you’ll be fine.

1. THAW PIE CRUST. If you’re using a ready-made pie crust, take it out from the freezer to thaw while you’re making the filling. I usually use Tenderflake which comes with 2 pie shells. We’re only using 1 here so make sure to return the other to the freezer for use in other recipes.

2. WARM MILK. Take your evaporated milk and microwave it on high for 1 minute. You can scald milk on the stove top but, just like using store-bought crust, I like the easier alternative!

7. BAKE AND COOL. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes or until set. Allow to cool before serving. Don’t worry if your egg pie deflates as it cools, this is normal. You can also chill the pie in the fridge to help it set; we love serving egg pie cold.

Recipe tips for success

How do you know if your egg pie is done baking?

You know your egg pie is done baking when:

• You get that nice, dark brown top Filipino egg pies are known for
• The sides of your pie have set but the centre ever so slightly jiggles (not a lot, you don’t want it too wobbly or soupy) when you gently shake it. This is similar to how you would check for cheesecake doneness

Do you have to refrigerate egg pie?

Because of its custard filling, you should always keep egg pies refrigerated. You can take it out when you’re ready to serve. 

If you want to serve it warm, microwave for a quick 10-15 seconds.

How long does egg pie last?

Kept in the fridge, custard pies like this usually last up to 4 days. If you’re looking to serve it to company, I would suggest baking it a day or two before.

I hope you try and like this egg pie Filipino style. It’s perfect for Easter, Christmas and other celebrations. It’s also a great everyday treat.  

And if you grew up eating Filipino egg pie, I say go and bake this egg pie now. It’s authentic. It’s everything awesome we remember about it and more. Enjoy!

Other Filipino dessert recipes

Looking to make other Filipino desserts at home? These will not disappoint.

• Everybody loves this suman recipe. Sprinkle sugar on it, eat it with mangoes or dunk it in tsokolate.
• It cannot get any simpler than this buko pandan recipe. A great way to stay cool on a warm day too!
• Speaking of staying cool, refrigerator cakes are Filipino favourites. Try this mango float or mango graham cake. So good!
• Love ube? This ube cheesecake is my new favourite way of eating it.

Happy baking!

Did you make this egg pie recipe? I’d love to hear from you in the comments section below.