Description
This Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Creamy Custard Pie is the perfect dessert to celebrate the holiday season. With a rich, creamy custard filling flavored with vanilla and cinnamon, this pie is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. It’s simple to make and can be prepared ahead of time. Serve it with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon for a festive touch!
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 2–3 tablespoons ice water
For the Filling:
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk, warmed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Topping (Optional):
- Whipped cream
- Ground cinnamon for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish or line it with parchment paper.
- For the crust, combine the flour and cold butter in a mixing bowl. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add 2-3 tablespoons of ice water and mix until the dough comes together.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface and press it into the pie dish. Trim and crimp the edges. Prick the bottom with a fork and pre-bake the crust for 10 minutes.
- For the filling, whisk together eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl. Slowly add the warmed milk while whisking continuously to combine.
- Pour the custard mixture into the pre-baked crust. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the center is set and a knife inserted into the middle comes out clean.
- Cool the pie at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Top with whipped cream and a light dusting of ground cinnamon, if desired.
Notes
- If you’re short on time, you can use a store-bought pie crust.
- Make sure the milk is warmed slightly to avoid curdling when mixing with eggs.
- The pie can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 97mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 125mg