Description
Make your holiday celebrations truly special with our Special occasion Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie – a creamy dessert that combines the warm flavors of cinnamon and sweet vanilla in a silky custard filling. Baked in a flaky pie crust, this delightful treat is ideal for festive gatherings. Its impressive presentation and comforting taste make it an unforgettable addition to your holiday table. Whether you’re celebrating Special occasion or any festive occasion, this custard pie is sure to impress your guests and become a cherished tradition.
Ingredients
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- 1 pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 4 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon (or steeped cinnamon stick)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract (or scraped vanilla bean)
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- Optional: 1 tsp orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the crust into a 9-inch pie dish. Pre-bake for 15 minutes with weights, remove weights, and bake for another 5 minutes until golden. Let cool.
- In a saucepan, heat milk and cream with cinnamon and vanilla until steaming. Remove from heat and steep spices if using whole forms.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, and salt until smooth.
- Gradually pour hot milk mixture into the egg mixture while whisking constantly. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Lower oven temperature to 325°F (160°C). Pour custard into pre-baked crust and bake for 35–40 minutes, until edges set but center jiggles slightly.
- Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 135mg