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Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie

Cozy Up with Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie

A delightful Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie, perfect for holiday celebrations with its warm spices and silky texture.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Pie Crust
  • 1 Pie Crust Store-bought or homemade
For the Custard Filling
  • 4 Eggs Fresh, room-temperature eggs
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 cups Whole Milk
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract Substituting with vanilla bean can elevate the flavor
  • 1 pinch Salt A subtle balance to maximize flavors
Optional Flavor Enhancements
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Use sparingly
  • 1 teaspoon Orange Zest For a refreshing citrus note

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie dish
  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • fine mesh strainer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out your pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish. Line with parchment paper and fill with pie weights. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove weights and parchment, baking for an additional 5 minutes or until golden. Cool on a wire rack.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine whole milk, heavy cream, ground cinnamon, and pure vanilla extract. Heat over medium heat, stirring gently, until steaming but not boiling—about 5 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, crack fresh eggs and add granulated sugar and a pinch of salt. Whisk until pale and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Slowly pour the hot milk and cream mixture into the egg and sugar mixture, whisking continuously. Strain the custard through a fine mesh strainer into a clean bowl.
  5. Pour the custard into the pre-baked pie crust. Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C) and bake for 35-40 minutes, until the edges are set and the center jiggles.
  6. Allow the pie to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Avoid overbaking to ensure a creamy texture. Chill before serving to enhance flavors.

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