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Delicious Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie

Delicious Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie

Enjoy the perfect balance of flavors in this Delicious Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie, a holiday favorite.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pre-made 9-inch pie crust
  • 4 large eggs
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg Optional
  • 1 tsp orange zest Optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Pie Dish
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until well combined.
  3. Gradually add the whole milk and heavy cream to the egg mixture, whisking continuously.
  4. Stir in the ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until evenly mixed.
  5. If using, add the nutmeg and orange zest to the mixture and combine well.
  6. Pour the custard mixture into the pre-made pie crust.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes or until the custard is set and slightly golden on top.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 28g

Notes

Customize your pie with additional spices like cardamom or a splash of espresso for unique flavors. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream for an extra treat.

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