Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie
Experience the comforting and festive flavors of Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie, blending warm cinnamon spice with smooth vanilla custard in a flaky pie crust. This creamy, silky dessert is perfect for holiday celebrations and cozy winter nights, offering a beautiful balance of sweetness and spice that will surely become a treasured holiday tradition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours (including chilling time)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (if using gluten-free pie crust)
Ingredients
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Pie Crust
- 1 9-inch flaky pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
Custard Filling
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Pie Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out your pie crust and carefully fit it into a 9-inch pie dish, trimming any excess dough and crimping the edges for a classic, beautiful finish.
- Make the Custard Filling: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until smooth and slightly pale. Stir in the cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract. Slowly add the milk and heavy cream, blending well to combine all ingredients into a creamy mixture.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the custard mixture gently into the prepared pie crust. Place the pie on the oven’s center rack and bake for about 45-55 minutes, or until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center, which will firm up as it cools.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least a few hours before slicing to let the custard fully set and the flavors meld beautifully.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to help the custard mix more evenly and achieve a smoother texture.
- Do not overbake the custard; a slight jiggle in the center indicates it is perfectly set.
- For an extra crisp base, blind bake the crust for 8-10 minutes before adding the filling.
- Use freshly ground cinnamon for the best flavor and aroma.
- Chill the pie before serving to enhance custard firmness and make slicing easier.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8th of pie)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Christmas pie, custard pie, vanilla custard, cinnamon pie, holiday dessert, creamy custard, festive pie
