Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Creamy Custard Pie
Indulge in the festive delight of our Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Creamy Custard Pie Recipe. This elegant dessert is a perfect centerpiece for holiday gatherings, featuring a buttery flaky crust and a rich, velvety custard infused with warm cinnamon and sweet vanilla. With its simple preparation steps and make-ahead friendly nature, you can impress your family and friends without the stress. Whether served plain or adorned with whipped cream and fresh berries, this creamy custard pie will surely become a seasonal favorite.
- 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, 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
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt; add butter and blend until crumbly.
- Mix in ice water gradually until combined. Roll out the dough, place it in a pie dish, trim edges, and pre-bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- For the custard filling, whisk together eggs and sugar until smooth; add heavy cream, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour the custard mixture into the pre-baked crust. Bake for an additional 35-40 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool at room temperature before refrigerating if desired. Serve topped with whipped cream or an extra sprinkle of cinnamon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg