Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with this Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Creamy Custard Pie. This delightful dessert features a buttery, flaky crust filled with a rich custard that beautifully blends warm cinnamon and sweet vanilla. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this pie promises to impress with its elegant presentation and comforting flavors. Whether served chilled or warm, it adds a touch of sophistication to any celebration. Easy to prepare, this recipe is ideal for bakers of all skill levels, ensuring everyone can enjoy its deliciousness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
- 2 tablespoons ice water (more if needed)
- Pinch of salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and optional sugar. Mix in cold butter until crumbly. Add ice water gradually until dough holds together. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to about 12 inches wide and transfer to a pie dish.
- For the filling: Whisk eggs, sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Pour filling into the prepared crust. Bake for about 50 minutes or until set in the center. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg