Christmas Eve dessert: Indulge in Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie
A delicious and festive dessert perfect for Christmas Eve, featuring a rich cinnamon-vanilla custard filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 pie crust pre-prepared
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, combine milk and cream, and heat over medium until just beginning to simmer.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
- Slowly pour the heated milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pie crust.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Consider adding a sprinkle of cinnamon on top before serving for extra flavor.
- Serve with whipped cream for added creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie, Christmas dessert, holiday pie