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Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie

Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie That's Pure Bliss

This Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie is a must-try holiday dessert combining warm spices and sweet vanilla for pure bliss.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Pie Crust
  • 1 crust Pie Crust homemade or store-bought
For the Custard Filling
  • 4 large Eggs room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar for sweetness
  • 2 cups Whole Milk can substitute with low-fat milk
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream can substitute with extra milk
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon try steeping a cinnamon stick for extra flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract use pure for best taste
  • 1 pinch Salt to balance flavors
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg optional for festive touch
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest optional for aromatic brightness

Equipment

  • 9-inch Pie Dish
  • Medium saucepan
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Fine mesh sieve

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the pie crust to fit a 9-inch dish, line with parchment, and fill with weights. Bake for 20 minutes until slightly golden, then cool.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine whole milk, heavy cream, cinnamon, and vanilla. Heat over medium until steaming, then remove from heat.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, and salt until pale and frothy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Gradually pour the warm milk mixture into the egg mixture while whisking to prevent scrambling. Strain through a sieve into a clean bowl.
  5. Reduce oven to 325°F (160°C). Pour the custard into the pre-baked crust. Bake for 35-40 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles.
  6. Cool the pie at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 8IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature eggs and avoid overbaking. Chill for enhanced flavor before serving.

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