Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie: Easy Holiday Delight
Experience the magic of the holiday season with this creamy and delightful Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie.
- 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 pre-baked
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, combine milk, cream, and sugar over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- Slowly pour the warm milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
- Pour the custard into the pre-baked pie crust.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set.
- Let cool before serving with whipped cream.
Notes
- For best results, chill the custard pie in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Top with freshly grated nutmeg for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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