Christmas Eve dessert: Indulgent Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie
Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie – Creamy Holiday Dessert Magic
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 unbaked pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, combine the milk and heavy cream, and bring it to a simmer.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Slowly add the hot milk mixture to the egg mixture while whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
- Pour the custard filling into the unbaked pie crust.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until the center is set.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding nutmeg to the custard mixture.
- Serve with whipped cream for an indulgent treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg