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Spiced Custard Pie with Sesame Crust

By Sue Li
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photo by Linda Pugliese

One of the most important steps in making custard is making sure the sugar is fully dissolved into the yolks. Be sure to beat them together until pale yellow ribbons form, since the sugar acts as a shield for the yolks, preventing them from curdling when you add the hot cream.

Do ahead:

The pie can be baked up to 2 days in advance. Let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.

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