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Indulge in Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie Delight

Discover the delightful Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie, a creamy dessert perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Pie Crust
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cups cold unsalted butter cut into small cubes
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 3 tablespoons ice water as needed
For the Custard Filling
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
Optional Topping
  • whipped cream for serving
  • cinnamon sprinkle for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • pastry cutter
  • pie pan
  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

Crust Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, sugar, and salt until crumbly. Add egg yolk and ice water to form dough.
  2. Roll the dough into a 12-inch circle and place in a 9-inch pie pan. Prick bottom with a fork, cover with parchment and weights, and bake for 15 minutes. Remove weights and bake for another 10 minutes until golden.
Custard Filling
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine whole milk and heavy cream, stirring in sugar. Bring to a simmer, then cool slightly.
  2. Whisk together eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Slowly combine warm milk mixture, whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
Baking and Cooling
  1. Pour custard into pre-baked pie crust and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40-45 minutes until center jiggles slightly.
  2. Cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
  3. Serve slices with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, allow the pie to chill thoroughly before serving to enhance flavors.

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