Christmas Eve dessert: Indulgent Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie
A delightful custard pie that brings the warmth of cinnamon and vanilla to your holiday table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 pie crust (9-inch)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, combine milk, cream, and sugar, and heat over medium until warm.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the warm milk mixture to the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
- Pour the custard into the crust and bake for 45 minutes or until set.
- Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Serve with whipped cream for added indulgence.
- For a festive touch, sprinkle additional cinnamon on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Christmas Eve, cinnamon, vanilla, custard, pie