Christmas Eve Custard Pie with Cinnamon & Vanilla
A traditional custard pie infused with warm cinnamon and vanilla, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 flaky pie crust
- 2 cups milk
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the flaky pie crust until golden brown according to package instructions.
- Warm the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
- Whisk together the eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon in a bowl.
- Combine the warm milk with the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
- Fill the pre-baked pie crust with the custard filling.
- Bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes until set but slightly wobbly in the center.
- Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
- Serve with a generous scoop of whipped cream on top.
Notes
Enhance your pie with a hint of nutmeg or a splash of bourbon for a festive twist!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg