Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie: Indulgent Holiday Treat
A delightful and rich dessert perfect for holiday gatherings that combines the warm flavors of cinnamon and vanilla in a creamy 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
Scale
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until smooth.
- Gradually add the milk and heavy cream, whisking until combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour the custard mixture into the prepared pie crust.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the filling is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For an extra touch, sprinkle some cinnamon on top before serving.
- Serve with whipped cream for added indulgence.
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: 5g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Christmas Eve, Custard Pie, Holiday Dessert