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Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Creamy Custard Pie


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  • Total Time: 70
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful holiday dessert that combines the rich flavors of vanilla and cinnamon in a creamy custard filling.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pie crust
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Roll out your pie dough into a 9-inch pie pan, prick the bottom with a fork, line it with parchment paper, and fill with pie weights.
  2. Bake the crust for 15 minutes. Remove the weights and bake for another 5 minutes until lightly golden. Let it cool slightly.
  3. Warm the whole milk and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until just steaming. Don’t let it boil!
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg until smooth.
  5. Slowly pour the warm milk mixture into the egg mixture while whisking to temper the eggs.
  6. Pour the custard mixture into the pre-baked pie crust.
  7. Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F and bake for 35 to 45 minutes until the center is set with a slight jiggle.
  8. Cool the pie at room temperature for 1 hour, then chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Serve with whipped cream or garnished with cinnamon for an extra festive touch.

  • Prep Time: 25
  • Cook Time: 45
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg