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Christmas Eve Cinnamon Vanilla Custard Pie

A nostalgic, creamy custard pie spiced with warm cinnamon and vanilla, baked in a flaky buttery crust. This holiday dessert is simple to make, rich in flavor, and perfect for Christmas Eve or leaving out for Santa.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Chilling Time 3 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pie Crust
  • 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust store-bought or homemade
Custard Filling
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups whole milk can substitute half with heavy cream for extra richness
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract or 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon Ceylon cinnamon preferred
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg freshly grated preferred
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter melted, optional for extra richness

Equipment

  • 9-inch Pie Dish
  • - Mixing bowls
  • - Whisk
  • Fine Mesh Strainer
  • Pie weights or dried beans
  • Aluminum Foil or Pie Shield

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place pie crust in 9-inch dish, crimp edges. Line with parchment and fill with pie weights. Blind bake 10-12 minutes. Remove weights and bake 2-3 minutes more until matte. Reduce oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until sugar dissolves and mixture lightens in color.
  3. Gradually whisk in milk and vanilla extract until fully combined. For extra smoothness, strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve.
  4. Place pie shell on baking sheet. Pour custard mixture into crust. Sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg on top if desired.
  5. Bake for 40-50 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly like gelatin. Do not overbake.
  6. Cool on wire rack for 2-3 hours. Chill in refrigerator for 2 hours more for clean slices. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 8gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 180mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 420IUCalcium: 140mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

This pie tastes even better the next day as flavors meld. Serve with whipped cream or enjoy as a Christmas morning breakfast. Can be made the day before for stress-free holiday hosting.
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