Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Creamy Custard Pie
Get ready to impress your loved ones this holiday season with the delightful Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Creamy Custard Pie. This creamy dessert features a luscious custard infused with warm cinnamon and sweet vanilla, creating a comforting treat that is sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for any festive gathering, this pie is easy to make and can be prepared in advance, allowing you to enjoy more time with your guests. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, each slice of this custard pie is like a warm hug that brings joy and warmth to your holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 2–3 tablespoons ice water
- A pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- To make the crust, mix flour and salt in a bowl, then incorporate cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water until the dough forms. Chill in plastic wrap.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- For the filling, whisk eggs and sugar together, then mix in heavy cream, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Roll out the chilled dough into a pie pan and pour in the custard filling gently.
- Bake for about 50 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center. Cool at room temperature before chilling in the fridge.
- Serve with whipped cream or cinnamon dusting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 110g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg