Christmas Eve dessert: Indulgent Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie
Enjoy a rich and creamy Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie this Christmas Eve, perfect for a festive dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 1 pre-made pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt; gradually stir in milk until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat, add vanilla and cinnamon, and let cool slightly.
- Beat eggs in a separate bowl, slowly add cooled mixture, stirring constantly.
- Pour filling into pie crust and bake for 30-35 minutes, until set.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, sprinkle some nutmeg on top before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Christmas Eve, dessert, cinnamon, vanilla, custard pie