Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie: An Indulgent Holiday Treat
A delicious and indulgent pie perfect for Christmas Eve celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, combine milk, cream, and half of the sugar over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, remaining sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
- Slowly add the warm milk mixture to the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
- Pour the custard into the prepared pie crust.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until set. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Serve with whipped cream for extra indulgence.
- This pie can be made a day in advance for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg