Hi Caitlin- Mixing the eggs in with the other ingredients and bringing the whole mixture up to temperature gradually prevents them from curdling. The tiny little bit of cooked egg is typical in all custards or puddings. Most likely, if you didn't strain, you wouldn't even know they were there. Straining just ensures your pie is the creamiest it can possibly be. Delicious! Happy baking! -Gwen

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