Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie: An Indulgent Holiday Treat
Indulge in the creamy magic of this Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie, perfect for holiday festivities.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust pre-baked
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, whisk together the milk, cream, sugar, cornstarch, and salt over medium heat until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs and slowly add the warm milk mixture.
- Pour the filling into the pre-baked pie crust.
- Bake at 350°F for 45-50 minutes or until set.
- Cool before serving and top with chopped pecans if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the custard sit overnight in the fridge before serving.
- Serve with whipped cream for added indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Christmas Eve, Custard Pie, Holiday Dessert