Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Creamy Custard Pie
Indulge in the spirit of the holiday season with our Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Creamy Custard Pie Recipe. This delightful dessert is the perfect centerpiece for your festive gatherings. Featuring a buttery, flaky crust and a rich custard filling infused with warm vanilla and aromatic cinnamon, this pie embodies comfort and celebration.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- 2–3 tablespoons ice water
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1 tablespoon sugar (for crust)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing flour and salt in a bowl, then cutting in the cold butter until crumbly. Add ice water gradually until dough forms; chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out chilled dough to fit your pie pan, prick the bottom with a fork and bake for about 15 minutes until lightly golden; cool completely.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs and sugar together; stir in heavy cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Pour custard mixture into the cooled crust; bake for 35-40 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Let cool at room temperature before refrigerating.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature with optional whipped cream or cinnamon topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 150mg