Description
Indulge in the warmth of the holidays with this Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie. This creamy dessert features a silky custard infused with aromatic cinnamon and vanilla, nestled in a flaky pie crust. Perfect for festive gatherings, it evokes cherished memories while delighting your taste buds. Serve chilled or at room temperature for a delightful ending to your holiday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-baked pie crust (9-inch)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine whole milk and granulated sugar; stir until sugar dissolves.
- Whisk in eggs one at a time, followed by cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until well blended.
- Pour custard mixture into the pre-baked pie crust.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow cooling at room temperature for one hour, then refrigerate for at least two hours before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Traditional
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg