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Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Creamy Custard Pie

Savor Christmas Eve with This Cinnamon-Vanilla Creamy Custard Pie

Experience the warmth of the holidays with this Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Creamy Custard Pie, a delicious balance of creamy texture and warm spices.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 pie Pie Crust A flaky base; store-bought for convenience.
  • 1 cup Pie Weights Essential if pre-baking.
For the Filling
  • 4 large Room Temperature Eggs Adds richness for a creamy filling.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the pie.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Offers depth and moisture.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon The star spice that brings warmth.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure for best flavor.
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Creates desired creamy texture.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • pie dish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare your pie crust.
  2. Chill the crust in the refrigerator for 15 minutes and pre-bake for 10 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla.
  4. Gradually add in the heavy cream while mixing gently.
  5. Pour the filling into the pre-baked crust and gently shake to eliminate air bubbles.
  6. Bake for about 45 minutes until the edges are set with a slight jiggle in the center.
  7. Allow to cool at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours and refrigerate before serving.
  8. Slice and serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use pure vanilla extract for the best flavor and always chill your crust to prevent shrinking during baking.

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