Description
Creamy Christmas Eve Cinnamon Vanilla Custard Pie – A Magical Holiday Dessert
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold butter, cubed
- 3–4 tablespoons ice water
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
- Cinnamon sugar
- Whipped cream
- Vanilla bean seeds
- Holiday sprinkles
- Powdered sugar (dusting)
Instructions
- If making homemade, mix flour and salt, cut in butter, add ice water, roll out, and place in pie dish. For store-bought, fit crust into dish and crimp edges.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes to prevent sogginess.
- Heat milk over low heat until steaming—do not boil.
- Whisk eggs, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
- Slowly whisk warm milk into egg mixture to prevent curdling.
- For ultra-smooth texture, strain custard through a mesh sieve.
- Pour custard into warm crust and bake at 325°F (165°C) for 35–45 minutes until center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool 1 hour on a rack, then refrigerate 3–4 hours before slicing.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for best flavor.
- Let the pie cool completely for easier slicing.
- Top with whipped cream and sprinkles for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg