Description
Indulge in the warmth of the holidays with this creamy Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie. Infused with rich vanilla and aromatic cinnamon, this pie is a festive treat that beautifully combines flavors for an unforgettable dessert. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, each slice offers a comforting experience that brings family and friends together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made pie crust (9-inch)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a pie dish lightly.
- 2. In a saucepan, heat whole milk and heavy cream over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
- 3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add the warm milk mixture while whisking continuously.
- 4. Pour the custard filling into the prepared pie crust.
- 5. Bake for 45-50 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- 6. Cool at room temperature for one hour, then refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg