Description
A delightful Christmas Eve Cinnamon Vanilla Custard pie that combines a flaky crust with a lusciously spiced custard filling, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
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Pie Crust:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 2–3 tablespoons ice water
- A pinch of salt
- Optional: 1 tablespoon sugar for a slightly sweet crust
Custard Filling:
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Pie Crust – In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar (if using). Add the cold butter cubes and blend it into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, mix until dough forms. Chill, roll, and bake the crust.
- Prepare the Custard Filling – Whisk eggs and sugar, add vanilla, cinnamon, and cream. Pour into pre-baked crust.
- Assemble and Bake the Pie – Fill crust with custard, bake until set.
- Garnish and Serve – Top with whipped cream or cinnamon before serving.
Notes
- You can refrigerate the pie for a few hours to enhance flavors.
- Feel free to adjust the cinnamon to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Christmas Eve, Custard Pie, Holiday Dessert, Cinnamon Vanilla, Homemade Pie
