Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie – Creamy Holiday Dessert Magic
Make your holiday celebrations truly magical with the Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie. This delightful dessert features a luscious custard filling, perfectly spiced with warm cinnamon and sweet vanilla, all nestled in a flaky pie crust. Ideal for festive gatherings, this creamy treat brings comfort and joy to your table. Its smooth texture and rich flavors make it a standout dessert that will impress family and friends alike. Whether served plain or dressed up with whipped cream and spices, this pie captures the essence of the holiday season in every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
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- 1 pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 4 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: ground nutmeg, orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the pie crust into a 9-inch dish, line with parchment paper, fill with weights, and bake for 20 minutes until golden.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, cream, cinnamon, and vanilla until steaming (do not boil). If using whole spices, steep for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, and salt until smooth.
- Gradually pour the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture while whisking continuously to temper. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (160°C), pour custard into crust, and bake for 35-40 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
- Cool at room temperature then refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 115mg