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Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie

A creamy and dreamy dessert that combines the warm flavors of cinnamon and vanilla, making it perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the crust

  • 1 pie crust Pie Crust: Homemade or store-bought Ensure good quality crust.

For the custard

  • 4 large Large Eggs At room temperature for even mixing.
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar Transforms the mixture into custard.
  • 1½ cups Whole Milk Full-fat adds creaminess.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Adds indulgence.
  • 1½ tsp Ground Cinnamon Provides that warm spice.
  • 2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract or 1 Vanilla Bean Vanilla bean gives a divine flavor.
  • Pinch Salt Enhances flavor.
  • ¼ tsp Ground Nutmeg Optional for a holiday touch.
  • 1 tsp Orange Zest Optional for added brightness.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out your pie crust and place it in a 9-inch pie dish. Line with parchment paper, fill it with weights, and bake for 15 minutes. Remove weights and bake for another 5 minutes until lightly golden. Cool slightly.
  • In a saucepan, heat the milk and cream with cinnamon and vanilla until steaming. If using a cinnamon stick or vanilla bean, allow it to steep for 10 minutes and then remove.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, and a pinch of salt until smooth and slightly pale.

Combining

  • Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture while whisking constantly to temper. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve.

Baking

  • Lower oven temperature to 325°F (160°C), pour custard into pie crust, and bake for 35–40 minutes until edges are set but the center jiggles slightly.
  • Cooling at room temperature for a bit, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.

Notes

Avoid overly sweet crusts that clash with custard. Always strain your custard to avoid chunkiness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 150mgSugar: 18g
Keyword Christmas Dessert, Cinnamon Pie, Custard Pie, Holiday Dessert, Vanilla Pie
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