Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Creamy Custard Pie
Indulge in the festive spirit with this delightful Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Creamy Custard Pie. This creamy dessert combines the warm flavors of cinnamon and vanilla, making it the perfect addition to your holiday celebrations. It’s easy to prepare and can be made ahead, allowing you to savor special moments with family instead of spending all your time in the kitchen. With a buttery flaky crust and a rich custard filling, this pie is guaranteed to impress both kids and adults alike. Serve it warm or chilled, and watch as it becomes a cherished favorite at your holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: General
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into small cubes)
- 2–3 tablespoons ice water
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1 tablespoon sugar (for crust)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Make the crust by mixing flour and salt (and sugar if using). Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water until dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out dough and fit into a pie pan.
- Prepare custard by whisking eggs and granulated sugar together, then adding cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour custard into crust and bake for about 50 minutes until set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool completely before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (125g)
- Calories: 344
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 124mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 129mg