Description
This delightful Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie is a perfect dessert for Christmas Eve, combining classic flavors in a creamy, delicious pie.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, combine the milk, cream, and sugar and heat until hot but not boiling.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs and add vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
- Gradually pour the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
- Pour the custard filling into the pie crust.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until set.
- Let cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Chill the pie in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving for the best texture.
- Top with whipped cream for added richness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg