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Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Creamy Custard Pie


  • Total Time: 3 hours
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

 A festive and creamy Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie with warm holiday spices, encased in a buttery, flaky crust. Perfect for holiday gatherings and easy to make.


Ingredients

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For the Pie Crust:

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 34 tablespoons ice water

For the Custard Filling:

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Pie Crust

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.
  2. Cut in cold, cubed butter with a pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough forms.
  4. Shape into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  5. Roll out dough on a floured surface to a 12-inch circle.
  6. Transfer to a 9-inch pie pan, trim excess, crimp edges, and refrigerate while making the filling.

Step 2: Make the Custard Filling

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Warm milk and heavy cream in a saucepan over low heat (do not boil).
  3. In a bowl, whisk sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg until smooth.
  4. Gradually pour warm milk into egg mixture, whisking continuously.

Step 3: Assemble and Bake

  1. Remove pie crust from refrigerator and place on a baking sheet.
  2. Pour custard mixture into the crust.
  3. Bake for 45-50 minutes until custard is set but slightly jiggly in the center.
  4. Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 2 hours.

Notes

  • Variations: Add 1 tbsp spiced rum for extra holiday flavor, drizzle with caramel, or use a graham cracker crust.
  • Storage: Refrigerate covered for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
  • Reheating: Serve chilled or warm a slice in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • cooling time: 2 hours
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Holiday, Christmas

Keywords: custard pie, Christmas dessert, cinnamon pie, vanilla custard, holiday baking

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