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Cranberry Custard Pie

Cranberry Custard Pie: A Creamy Holiday Delight to Share

Cranberry Custard Pie is a creamy dessert that is a perfect balance of tart and sweet, ideal for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 package Refrigerated Pie Crust Use store-bought or homemade
Filling
  • 4 cups Cranberries Fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup Orange Juice Freshly squeezed preferred
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk 14 oz
  • 6 large Egg Yolks Room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest Zest from about two fresh oranges

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie pan
  • Saucepan
  • Blender
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Parchment paper
  • pie weights
  • wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Roll out the refrigerated pie crust to fit a 12-inch round and place it into a 9-inch pie pan.
  3. Line the crust with parchment paper, fill with pie weights, and bake for 10 minutes.
  4. Remove weights and parchment; bake for another 10 minutes until lightly golden.
  5. Cook cranberries and orange juice in a saucepan over medium heat for about 4-5 minutes.
  6. Puree the cranberry mixture in a blender and strain to collect juice.
  7. Combine sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, cranberry juice, and orange zest in a bowl.
  8. Pour the filling into the pre-baked crust and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  9. Let the pie cool on a wire rack for about 2 hours, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  10. Optional: Garnish before serving with whipped cream or fresh cranberries.
  11. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep an eye on the pie during baking to avoid overbaking. Using fresh cranberries enhances flavor. Chill thoroughly for best results.

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