Step 1: Prepare the Pie Crust
• Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Prepare Crust: If using a homemade crust, roll out the dough and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish. Prick the bottom with a fork and sprinkle with sugar if desired. Pre-bake the crust for about 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let cool.

Step 2: Make the Custard Filling
• Whisk Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, milk, salt, and cornstarch until well combined and smooth.
• Pour into Crust: Pour the custard mixture into the pre-baked pie crust.

Step 3: Bake the Custard Pie
• Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the custard is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. The edges may puff slightly.
• Cool: Remove from the oven and let the pie cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set completely.

Step 4: Prepare the Praline Sauce
• Cook Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream. Stir continuously until the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
• Add Pecans: Once boiling, reduce heat and add the chopped pecans. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until the sauce thickens slightly.
• Finish with Vanilla: Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Step 5: Serve
• Slice the Pie: Once the custard pie is chilled and set, slice it into wedges.
• Drizzle Sauce: Serve each slice with a generous drizzle of praline sauce on top.
• Enjoy: Enjoy your delicious Custard Pie with Praline Sauce!