Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie
Indulge in the festive charm of our Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie – Creamy Holiday Dessert Magic. This delightful pie features a velvety custard filling infused with warm cinnamon and sweet vanilla, creating a perfect ending to your holiday meal. Its comforting flavors evoke warmth and joy, making it an instant family favorite at gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: About 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Traditional
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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Fit the pie crust into a 9-inch dish, line it with parchment paper, and fill with weights. Bake for 15 minutes, remove weights, bake for another 5 minutes until golden, then cool.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine milk and cream with cinnamon and vanilla. Heat until steaming but don’t boil. If using whole spices, steep them for about 10 minutes before removing.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, and salt until smooth.
- Gradually whisk warm milk mixture into egg mixture to temper the eggs; strain for smoothness.
- Lower 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 before chilling in the fridge for at least two hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg