Description
Indulge in the warmth of the holiday season with this delightful Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie. Each slice boasts a creamy custard infused with aromatic cinnamon and rich vanilla, making it the perfect centerpiece for festive gatherings. This pie not only captures flavors reminiscent of cozy family moments but also promises to create sweet memories with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made pie crust (9-inch)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the pie crust in a pie dish.
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine milk, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir until sugar dissolves; do not boil.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs until blended. Gradually add warm milk mixture to temper the eggs, then combine everything in the saucepan.
- Cook on low heat, stirring gently until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Pour custard into the prepared crust and smooth out any bubbles on top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until set. Allow to cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 140mg