Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie – Creamy Holiday Dessert Magic
Transform your holiday gatherings with the irresistible Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie. This creamy dessert is infused with the warm, comforting flavors of cinnamon and sweet vanilla, all nestled in a buttery pie crust. Perfectly baked, this custard pie offers a silky texture that melts in your mouth, making it an ideal finale for festive meals. Whether you’re celebrating Christmas Eve or any special occasion, this pie is sure to impress your guests and become a cherished centerpiece on your dessert table.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- 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: ¼ tsp ground nutmeg, 1 tsp orange zest for holiday flair
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch dish. Line with parchment and fill with baking weights; bake for 15 minutes, then remove weights and parchment and bake for an additional 5 minutes until golden. Let cool slightly.
- In a saucepan, heat milk and cream with cinnamon and vanilla until steaming but do not boil. If using a cinnamon stick or vanilla bean, steep for 10 minutes before removing.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, and salt until smooth.
- Gradually pour the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture while whisking constantly to temper. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Lower oven to 325°F (160°C) and pour custard into the pre-baked crust. Bake for 35–40 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
- Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 150mg