Description
Indulge in the magic of the season with this Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie. Featuring a silky custard infused with warm cinnamon and rich vanilla, nestled in a buttery pie crust, this dessert is perfect for holiday gatherings. Each slice offers a nostalgic taste of family traditions, making it an unforgettable addition to your festive celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made pie crust (9-inch)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon high-quality vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and fit the pie crust into a pie dish.
- 2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the whole milk and heavy cream until warmed but not boiling.
- 3. In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 4. Gradually whisk the warm milk mixture into the egg mixture to prevent curdling.
- 5. Pour the custard mixture into the prepared pie crust and smooth it out evenly.
- 6. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the custard is set with a slight jiggle in the center.
- 7. Let it cool completely before slicing. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg