Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie
A delightful custard pie infused with cinnamon and vanilla, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 pre-made 9-inch pie crust
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and prepare the pie crust.
- Whisk together the eggs, sugar, salt, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until frothy.
- Heat the milk and cream in a saucepan over medium heat until simmering.
- Temper the egg mixture by slowly adding the hot milk while whisking.
- Thicken the custard over low heat, whisking for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour the custard into the unbaked pie crust.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes until the center is set and edges are golden.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, top with whipped cream or drizzle caramel sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg