Okay, there’s a difference between “wobbly like Jell-O” and “thin like milk.” Your filling should be smooth and pourable, like a thick milkshake or a very lazy pudding. If it’s so watery it splashes, you might have used too much milk or forgotten the eggs—oops.
A good test? Dip a spoon in and lift it up; the mixture should coat the back of the spoon and slowly drip off. If it runs off like rain, add a tablespoon of flour and stir.
The Great Crust Panic
Yes, you’re pouring this liquid into a delicate, buttery crust. It feels wrong, like pouring water into a paper boat. But here’s the pro tip: blind bake your crust for about 10 minutes first. This creates a tiny barrier that prevents the filling from turning your crust into a soggy carpet.
If you don’t blind bake, don’t sweat it—just pour carefully and bake on the lowest rack. The bottom heat will help the crust set faster than the filling.
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