Vanilla Custard Pie: 7 Reasons to Love This Classic Dessert
Christmas Eve Cinnamon Vanilla Custard Pie – A Classic Holiday Dessert
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours and 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 pre-made or homemade pie crust, unbaked
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (or seeds from 1 vanilla bean)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a 9-inch pie dish with pie crust, crimp the edges, and chill.
- Whisk eggs and sugar until smooth. Add milk, cream, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Pour mixture through a fine-mesh sieve for a smooth custard.
- Place pie dish on a baking sheet and pour custard into crust.
- Bake 35–45 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
- Serve chilled for best flavor.
- Can be topped with whipped cream or cinnamon.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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