Christmas Eve Custard Pie with Cinnamon & Vanilla
A luscious custard pie infused with warm cinnamon and sweet vanilla, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 125 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 pre-made flaky pie crust
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Fit the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl until smooth.
- Carefully pour the custard mixture into the prepared pie crust.
- Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes until set.
- Allow the pie to cool at room temperature.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Serve with a generous dollop of whipped cream on top.
Notes
Add freshly grated nutmeg over the top before serving for added aroma. You can make the pie a day in advance and refrigerate it.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 160mg