Description
Festive holiday magic fills each slice of Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Creamy Custard Pie, promising delightful comfort for family gatherings. Warm spices and silky custard invite you to savor sweet memories of seasonal celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Crust Ingredient:
- 1 9-inch pie crust
Garnish/Topping Ingredients:
(None specified in original recipe)
Instructions
- Warm milk in a saucepan until it releases aromatic steam, avoiding a rolling boil.
- Combine sugar, eggs, cornstarch, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt in a mixing bowl, whisking until smooth and fully integrated.
- Gradually stream the heated milk into the egg mixture, continuously whisking to prevent curdling and create a silky consistency.
- Transfer the blended liquid back to the saucepan, cooking over medium heat while stirring persistently until the custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Carefully pour the creamy custard into the prepared pie crust, ensuring an even distribution.
- Place the pie in a preheated 350F (175C) oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for a gentle set with a slight wobble in the center.
- Remove from the oven and allow the custard pie to cool completely at room temperature, enabling the filling to stabilize and develop a perfect texture.
- Slice and serve the chilled Christmas Eve cinnamon-vanilla custard pie, revealing its luxurious, smooth interior.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs to prevent lumps and ensure smooth custard texture.
- Temper eggs carefully by gradually adding hot milk to prevent scrambling, creating silky consistency.
- Consider using pre-baked pie crust to maintain crisp bottom and prevent soggy foundation.
- Replace dairy milk with almond or coconut milk for lactose-free or vegan alternative, adjusting sweetness accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 176 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg