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Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie

Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie for Cozy Celebrations

Enjoy the delightful taste of Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 piece Pie Crust homemade butter or quality store-bought
For the Custard
  • 4 large Eggs fresh, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 cups Whole Milk
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon or steep a cinnamon stick
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract or vanilla bean
  • a pinch Salt
  • Optional Add-Ins ground nutmeg or orange zest
Finish Touches
  • 1 tablespoon Powdered Sugar for dusting
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream lightly sweetened

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie dish
  • Medium saucepan
  • large bowl
  • fine sieve
  • whisk
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and blind-bake for 15 minutes with weights. Remove weights, bake for another 5 minutes until golden brown, and cool.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine whole milk, heavy cream, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Heat over medium-low until steaming, stirring frequently.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, granulated sugar, and salt until pale and smooth. Set aside.
  4. Slowly pour warm cream mixture into egg mixture while whisking to temper the eggs. Strain through a fine sieve.
  5. Pour custard filling into cooled pie crust. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 35-40 minutes until edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.
  6. Cool the pie at room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 120mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This pie is perfect for holiday gatherings, evoking warmth and nostalgia. Experiment with crust variations for a personal touch.

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