Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie
Indulge in the festive spirit with this Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie. A harmonious blend of rich custard, warm cinnamon, and aromatic vanilla makes each slice a cozy celebration of holiday flavors. Perfect for gatherings, this pie transforms any dessert table into a cherished experience. Serve it chilled or at room temperature, topped with whipped cream or fresh berries, and let the memories unfold.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
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- 1 pre-made pie crust (9-inch)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 tsp grated nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the pie crust into a dish, trim excess dough, and poke holes in the bottom. Bake for about 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the whole milk and heavy cream until warmed but not boiling.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and nutmeg until smooth. Gradually add the warm milk mixture while whisking to temper the eggs.
- Pour everything back into the saucepan over low heat and stir gently until thickened (5-7 minutes). Remove from heat.
- Pour the custard into the pre-baked crust and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35-40 minutes until set around edges but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least two hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg