Christmas Eve Cinnamon Vanilla Custard Pie: An Indulgent Delight
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Christmas Eve Cinnamon Vanilla Custard Pie, perfect for celebrating the holidays.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, and sugar over medium heat until warmed.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually whisk the warm cream mixture into the egg mixture.
- In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in a tablespoon of water and then stir it into the custard mixture.
- Pour the custard into the pie crust and bake for 45-50 minutes until set.
- Let the pie cool before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- This pie can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Serve with whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Christmas, pie, custard, dessert, holiday