Description
Indulge in the festive flavors of the Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie, a rich and creamy dessert that captures the essence of the holiday season. Infused with warm cinnamon and sweet vanilla, this custard pie is perfect for family gatherings, creating cherished memories with every slice. With its golden crust and velvety filling, it’s sure to be the highlight of your holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9-inch) pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare your pie crust in a pie dish.
- In a medium saucepan, combine whole milk and heavy cream over medium heat until warmed.
- In a bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the warm milk mixture to the egg mixture while whisking continuously.
- Pour the custard into the prepared pie crust.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least two hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg