Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Creamy Custard Pie Recipe
Indulge in the holiday spirit with this Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Creamy Custard Pie. A festive and delicious dessert that will elevate your holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 1 9-inch pie
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Crust
- All-purpose flour – 1 1/4 cups
- Cold unsalted butter – 1/2 cup (cut into small cubes)
- Ice water – 2-3 tablespoons
- Salt – A pinch
- Optional: 1 tablespoon sugar (if you prefer a slightly sweet crust)
For the Custard Filling
- Large eggs – 3
- Granulated sugar – 1/2 cup
- Heavy cream – 1 1/4 cups
- Pure vanilla extract – 2 teaspoons
- Ground cinnamon – 1 teaspoon
- Salt – A pinch
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Pie Crust – In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar (if using). Add the cold butter cubes and blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually mix in the ice water, form the dough, chill, roll out, and blind bake the crust.
- Step 2: Prepare the Custard Filling – Whisk eggs and sugar, add vanilla and cinnamon, then whisk in heavy cream and salt until smooth.
- Step 3: Assemble and Bake the Pie – Fill the pre-baked crust with custard filling, bake until set, and let cool.
- Step 4: Garnish and Serve – Top with whipped cream or cinnamon, slice, and enjoy with a warm beverage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: Christmas Eve, Custard Pie, Holiday Dessert, Cinnamon Vanilla Pie
