Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Creamy Custard Pie
Indulge in the festive flavors of Christmas with this Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Creamy Custard Pie Recipe. This delightful dessert features a buttery crust filled with a velvety custard that perfectly blends the warm spice of cinnamon and the sweet aroma of vanilla. It’s an ideal centerpiece for your holiday gatherings, ensuring smiles all around as friends and family enjoy this homemade treat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
- 2–3 tablespoons ice water
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1 tablespoon granulated sugar for sweetness
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for custard)
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing flour, salt, and optional sugar in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Add ice water gradually until dough forms. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the chilled dough and fit it into a pie dish, trimming any excess.
- For the custard filling, whisk together eggs, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Stir in heavy cream, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture into the prepared crust and bake for about 50 minutes or until set in the center.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg